XTERRA Sardegna takes place at the Hotel Garden Beach resort in Castiadas, on Sardinia's southeast coast, Italy. The race occurs in October and offers athletes multiple options: a Full Distance off-road triathlon, Sprint and Super Sprint triathlons, a children's multisport race, and 43K and 24K trail runs.
The event emphasizes XTERRA's style of rugged outdoor racing, distinct from road-only triathlons. The Sardinian location integrates resort amenities, coastal landscapes, and local culture into the weekend. Organizers position it as a season-ending XTERRA event for participants accompanied by friends and family. The program also accommodates non-triathletes with trail marathon and semi-marathon distances, allowing a diverse field of experienced XTERRA racers, shorter-distance triathletes, runners, and children new to multisport.