Tour of Watopia 2021: Stage and Unlock Details for Riders and Runners

March 16, 2021

LAST UPDATED March 18, 2021

Zwift has just announced its next major event series – the crowd favorite, double XP-featuring Tour of Watopia!

The 5-stage tour begins March 29 and runs through April 22. And yes – Zwifters earn double XP in all ToW events. With lots of ToW events happening, you can bet Zwifters will be putting in the work to earn points and level up. Because everyone wants that S-Works Venge with 858/Super9 wheels…

There’s also a double kit unlock! More on that below.

Registration

Registration is now open at zwift.com/tour-of-watopia/, although ToW events are not yet on the calendar.

Note: registering really just sets you up to get some email reminders of upcoming stages – you will still need to sign up for specific events in order to ride or run the ToW.

Double XP

Typically riders are awarded 20XP per kilometer or 30XP per mile, depending on whether you have units set to metric or imperial. In ToW events, riders receive 40XP per kilometer/60XP per mile.

Learn all about ride XP and unlocks >

Runners typically receive 10XP per .25km or 15XP per .25 mile. You will receive 20XP per .25km or 30XP per .25 mile.

Learn all about run XP and unlocks >

Rookie Rides and Runs

For the first time, this tour includes stage events for Rookies. These events feature a yellow beacon (ride/run leader). Leaders will be experienced Zwifters who will set a beginner pace, teach you how Zwift events work, and answer questions.

Ride Stages

Cycling events for ToW use the following category/group setup:

Group A: Longer Ride
Group B: Standard Ride
Group C: Women Only
Group E: Rookie Ride

Stage 1: March 29-April 2

A: The Magnificent 8 – 28.6 km (17.8 miles), 131 m (430‘), Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
B and E: Sand and Sequoias – 20.2 km (12.6 miles), 146 m (479‘), Lead-In: 2.4 km (1.5 miles)
C: Watopia’s Waistband – 25.5 km (15.8 miles), 95 m (312‘), Lead-In: 2.4 km (1.5 miles)

Stage 2: April 3-7

A: Muir and the Mountain – 33.9 km (21.1 miles), 767 m (2,516‘), Lead-In: 5.2 km (3.2 miles)
B and E: Volcano Climb – 22.8 km (14.2 miles), 192 m (630‘), Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
C: Mountain – 29.5 km (18.3 miles), 682 m (2,238‘), Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)

Stage 3: April 8-12

A: Out and Back Again – 39.8 km (24.7 miles), 303 m (994‘), Lead-In: 2.4 km (1.5 miles)
B and E: Ocean Lava Cliffside Loop – 19 km (11.8 miles), 146 m (479‘), Lead-In: 0 km (0 miles)
C: Figure 8 – 29.8 km (18.5 miles), 234 m (768‘), Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)

Stage 4: April 13-17

A: Big Loop – 42.4 km (26.3 miles), 651 m (2,136‘), Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
B and E: Serpentine 8 – 19.20 km (11.9 miles), 199 m (653‘), Lead-In: 5.7 km (3.5 miles)
C: Road to Ruins – 29.6 km (18.4 miles), 268 m (879‘), Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)

Stage 5: April 18-22

A: Three Sisters – 47.8 km (29.7 miles), elevation: 879 m (2,884‘), Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
B and E: Mountain 8 – 32 km (19.9 miles), 677 m (2,221‘), Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
C: Road to Sky – 17.3 km (10.7 miles), 1045 m (3,428‘), Lead-In: 0.1 km (0.1 miles)

See stage details and sign up at zwift.com/tour-of-watopia/ride

Run Stages

Run events for ToW use the following category/group setup:

Group A: Longer Run
Group B: Shorter Run
Group C: Rookie Run

Stage 1: March 29-April 2

A: The Magnificent 8 – 15 km
B and C: Volcano Circuit CCW – 4.64 km

Stage 2: April 3-7

A: Sand and Sequoias – 15.3 km
B and C: Muir and the Mountain – 4.8 km

Stage 3: April 8-12

A: Figure 8 – 11.4 km
B and C: Two Bridges Loop – 6.8 km

Stage 4: April 13-17

A: Road to Ruins – 12.4 km
B and C: Serpentine 8 – 7,2 km

Stage 5: April 18-22

A: Mountain Route – 14 km
B and C: Mountain Route – 5.7 km

See stage details and sign up at zwift.com/tour-of-watopia/run

Make-Up Stages

There will be one week of make-up stages from April 23 – 29. During that one week, Zwift will host multiple covering all 5 stages.

Kit Unlocks

There are two kits to unlock, both for riders and runners. Complete one stage to unlock the Starter kit. Complete all five stages to unlock the coveted Finishers kit.

We aren’t sure which kit is the “starter” and which is the “finisher”, but these images show all four.