--- title: Thursday August 24, 2023. description: XTERRA Triathlon comes to Las Catalinas in August 2024, early bird registration now open image: https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hubfs/64e35f686ddbf930f6b1a2f9__CSK7720.jpg --- # Thursday August 24, 2023. [mailto:?subject=I%20wanted%20you%20to%20see%20this%20site&body=https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/the-daily-thursday-august-24-2023](mailto:?subject=I%20wanted%20you%20to%20see%20this%20site&body=https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/the-daily-thursday-august-24-2023) [Book](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/section/booking) XTERRA Triathlon in Costa Rica to be Hosted at Las Catalinas in 2024  Ten years after its first appearance in Costa Rica, the [XTERRA Triathlon](https://www.xterraplanet.com/) arrives at Las Catalinas on August 23, 24th, and 25th, 2023. We can all agree that Las Catalinas is an ideal location for athletes of all sorts.     **Costa Rican Production**  This event will be a three-day extravaganza of outdoor sports, managed by Performance Solutions, an esteemed Costa Rican events management entity helmed by none other than Leonardo Chacon, a two-time Olympian and distinguished XTERRA veteran.     “For us, it has always been our dream and our goal to bring XTERRA to Las Catalinas. We think everyone deserves the opportunity to discover this amazing place and the unique experience it provides, and on top of that, it is a real authentic XTERRA course,” said Chacon who trained in town’s 25 meter 4-lane outdoor lap pool at the Beach Club during his Olympic preparations.    “We’re thrilled to partner with Leonardo and his team, who have clearly demonstrated that they have the drive and experience needed to host a world-class XTERRA weekend at a truly dream-worthy destination,” said Steve Andrus, XTERRA Americas Tour manager.    **More About the Spectacular Venue**  The main event starts with a 1.5-kilometer swim in Playa Danta, following a 30-kilometer (about 18.64 mi) mountain bike course filled with single-track trails in the forest reserve surrounding town, and finishes with a 10-kilometer trail run along the coast and across stretches of Playa Danta before finishing on the cobblestone streets in Plaza Mercado.    **Beyond the Main Event**  Alongside the primary event, XTERRA Costa Rica will also present a 30-kilometer trail run, which is a qualifying race for the 2024 XTERRA Trail Run World Championship half-marathon.    Additionally, there will be options for a 5K and 14K trail run, a selection of well-received open-water swims, engaging kids' races, and a lineup of live music throughout the entire weekend.    It will be an unforgettable journey into the heart of adventure and competition for any sun-seeking athlete or sports enthusiast. Make sure to mark the date on your calendars and invite friends and family to reserve lodging in advance. [Registration for early birds](https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-costa-rica) opens August 25th, 2023.  ![](https://4917861.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/4917861/hubfs/64e35f7eaecb01cfab63b1f5__CSU0055.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=64e35f7eaecb01cfab63b1f5__CSU0055.jpg) ![](https://4917861.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/4917861/hubfs/64e35f87f217a7399bb8d9f4__CSU0199.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=64e35f87f217a7399bb8d9f4__CSU0199.jpg)   ## See related posts ## [Sunday, August 11th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-11th-2019) [In this Daily: Día de la Madre (Costa Rican Mother’s Day) and the Week Ahead](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-11th-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-11th-2019) ## [Monday, November 18th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-18th-2019) [In this Daily: The Pura Vida Ride Paddle Battle and the Intrepid Challenge](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-18th-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-18th-2019) ## [Wednesday, August 28th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019) [In this Daily: A Look at the National Parks of Costa Rica](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019) ## [Monday, September 23rd, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-23rd-2019) [In this Daily: The Monkeys of Guanacaste](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-23rd-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-23rd-2019) #### Subscribe to The Blog, The Daily, The Newsletter, and more Additionally you will receive our occasional newsletter. Absolute confidentiality. Never SPAM. You can unsubscribe at any time.