At the head of Lake Superior, in Ontario’s northwest the City of Thunder Bay has a wealth of outdoor adventure opportunities. Taking advantage of purpose-built mountain bike and recreation trails built over unique mesa rock formations cover in Boreal forest. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy what northwest Ontario has to offer.
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Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
TRIATHLON • Full Distance Pro/Elite Closed
For pro/elite athletes ONLY.
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$143.75
Pro/Elite Pricing
Aug. 24 - Aug. 31
Block pricing
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TRIATHLON • Full Off-Road Closed
For those wanting the full experience of racing an off-road style event. The Full Triathlon is open to anyone and everyone. This race has qualifying spots to both the 2023 XTERRA World Championships Championships.
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$121.97
Super Early Bird
1 – 10 -
$149.19
Early Bird
Registrants 11 – 25 -
$165.54
3rd Increase
Registrants 26 – 50 -
$187.32
Last Increase
Registrants 51 – Sell out
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TRIATHLON • Sprint Off-Road Closed
For those wanting the full experience of racing an off-road style event but not wanting to go quite as far.
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$100.18
Super Early Bird
1 – 10 -
$127.41
Early Bird
Registrants 11 – 25 -
$143.75
3rd Increase
Registrants 26 – 50 -
$165.54
Last Increase
Registrants 51 – Sell out
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TRIATHLON • Super Sprint Off-Road Closed
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This distance provides young athletes (14+) AND anyone new to triathlon a great place to start with a shorter event!
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$67.501 – 5
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$94.73Registrants 6 – 10
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$116.51Registrants 11 – Sell out
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Block pricing
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TRIATHLON RELAY (Captain) • Full Off-Road Closed
Want to be a part of the XTERRA experience but don't want to take on the entire thing? A relay is just your thing. Here is where Team Captains register their team. Other Team Members register in the "Team Member" relay registration to join the team you create. It's the one time swimmers become very popular!
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$170.98
Early Bird
1 – 5 -
$181.87Registrants 6 – 10
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$209.11Registrants 11 – Sell out
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TRIATHLON RELAY (Captain) • Sprint Off-Road Closed
If you want to be a part of the event but don't think you can tackle the whole thing, grab a couple of friends and conquer the short distance tri course! Here is where Team Captains register their team. Other Team Members register in the "Team Member" relay registration to join the team you create.
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$143.75
Early Bird
1 – 5 -
$154.64Registrants 6 – 10
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$187.32Registrants 11 – Sell out
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TRIATHLON RELAY (Team Member) • Full Off-Road Closed
Here is where you join the team your captain has created!
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FreeAug. 24 - Aug. 31
TRIATHLON RELAY (Team Member) • Sprint Off-Road Closed
Here is where you join the team your captain has created!
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FreeAug. 24 - Aug. 31
DUATHLON • Full Distance Closed
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Run - Mountain Bike - Run! Replace the swim of the sprint off-road triathlon with a ~3km run and your are then on the exact same full distance course! If swimming is not your thing OR you just simply like the sticking to your strengths, the Duathlon is an excellent way to experience this off-road festival.
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$116.51
Super Early Bird
1 – 5 -
$149.19
Early Bird
Registrants 6 – 10 -
$165.54
3rd Increase
Registrants 11 – 15 -
$187.32
Last Increase
Registrants 16 – Sell out
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Block pricing
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FULL G • Full Tri + 1/2 marathon Closed
Are you looking to test your limits and get the full XSG experience? Then this event is for you! In 2024, we only had 3 finishers- this is not for the faint of heart. For the Full G you have the opportunity to complete BOTH the Full Distance Triathlon AND the Trail Half Marathon! Every participant will get a separate medal for the Full G. As well the fastest combined time gets a Full G winner plaque and our most badass off-road competitor!
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$143.75
Super Early Bird
1 – 5 -
$170.98
Early Bird
Registrants 6 – 10 -
$192.76
2nd Increase
Registrants 11 – 510 -
$225.44
Last Increase
Registrants 511 – Sell out
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BABY G • Sprint Tri + 5km Closed
Want a bigger challenge than just the Sprint Tri, not quite up for the Full Distance yet? Why not do the Sprint Tri AND the 5km Trail Run? For the BABY G you will have the opportunity to complete BOTH! Every participant will get a separate medal for the BABY G. As well the fastest combined time gets a BABY G winner plaque! In 2024 we had 4 finishers- are you going to be one of the folks getting an award next year?
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$116.51
Super Early Bird
1 – 5 -
$127.41
Early Bird
Registrants 6 – 10 -
$138.30
2nd Increase
Registrants 11 – 510 -
$165.54
Last Increase
Registrants 511 – Sell out
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Block pricing
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RUNNING • Half Marathon Trail Run Closed
This event is four laps of our very challenging run course!
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$67.501 – 5
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$89.29Registrants 6 – 10
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$100.18Registrants 11 – 20
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$121.97Registrants 21 – Sell out
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RUNNING • 10k Trail Run Closed
If you think all of this multisport stuff is nonsense but would like to be a part of a fantastic atmosphere, then come out and enjoy the 10 km trail run. Held on the same run course as the triathlon and duathlon, you will not be disappointed with the challenging terrain.
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$51.161 – 5
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$67.50Registrants 6 – 10
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$89.29Registrants 11 – 20
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$100.18Registrants 21 – Sell out
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RUNNING • 5km Trail Run Closed
If you think all this multisport stuff is nonsense but would like to be a part of a fantastic atmosphere, then come out and enjoy the 5 km trail run. Held on the same run course as the triathlon and duathlon, you will not be disappointed with the challenging terrain.
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$34.831 – 5
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$51.16Registrants 6 – 10
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$62.05Registrants 11 – 20
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$78.40Registrants 21 – Sell out
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Explore the ancient shores of Lake Superior!
This rugged landscape will serve as the terrain of this amazing event. The bike and run courses traverse the mesas once covered in glaciers over a kilometer thick then were shores of massive inland lake home to a population of indigenous peoples. Today the trails you will traverse are carved through Boreal Forest with the sounds of only birds and your hard breathing.
If you are looking to expand your triathlon journey, this year’s event will have 28 XTERRA World Championship spots.
Come for the race but experience a gem in the north that is Thunder Bay resting on the greatest of the Great Lakes! Known as one of Canada's greatest 'outdoor cities', Thunder Bay is a culturally diverse city filled with exciting shopping, sightseeing and entertainment. The city takes its name from the bay at the head of Lake Superior and is considered the sunniest city in eastern Canada!
Purpose:
To provide a race entry deferral to anyone who is pregnant, becomes pregnant or adopts a child prior to the race
Who is eligible for the policy?
Registrants that are pregnant
Registrants with a partner that is pregnant
Registrants that are adopting or birthing via surrogacy
What does a pregnancy or postpartum deferral provide:
A participant who obtains a pregnancy or postpartum deferral will have their original registration removed and will be provided a promo code that can be applied towards the following year's event.
If the value of the deferred race entry is greater than the new selected race entry fee, no balance refunds will be applied.
If a participant becomes pregnant again during a pregnancy or postpartum deferral period, they may request a second consecutive pregnancy or postpartum deferral.
The partner of the individual who is pregnant, with a due date less than 3 months before, and up to 3 months after the race date, is eligible to access the race entry deferral.
The same deferral policy applies also to parents who are adopting or birthing via surrogacy.
All requests will be kept confidential and should be emailed to xterrasleepinggiantrd@gmail.com. Any questions or concerns can also be directed to the same email.
XTERRA Sleeping Giant would like to credit the policy provided by Upriver Running as the template and inspiration for this policy
Purpose:
To provide a race entry deferral to anyone who is undergoing or has undergone gender affirming surgery prior to the race
Who is eligible for the policy?
Registrants that are expecting to undergo surgery within one month after the event
Registrants that have recently undergone surgery within nine months prior to the event
What does a gender affirming surgery deferral provide:
A participant who obtains a gender affirming surgery deferral will have their original registration removed and will be provided a promo code that can be applied towards the following year's event.
If the value of the deferred race entry is greater than the new selected race entry fee, no balance refunds will be applied.
All requests will be kept confidential and should be emailed to xterrasleepinggiantrd@gmail.com. Any questions or concerns can also be directed to the same email.
In 2025, XTERRA Sleeping Giant is proud to offer an open/non-binary division for all racers competing in individual events.
In accordance with XTERRA's policies, within events that offer World Championship Qualification slots, only those in the Male and Female categories are eligible for qualification. Athletes in the Open category will not be eligible for qualification.
If you have any questions about XTERRA's gender and qualification policy, please contact the XTERRA Americas Event Coordinator at emily.mcilvaine@xterraplanet.com
Contact information
- Event contact
- Cam King-Gillis
- Website
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