The Abominable Snow Triathlon

The Abominable Snow Triathlon

The Abominable Snow Triathlon is a winter multisport event at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan (6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE) on February 21, 2027. It offers multiple race formats on the ski area trail system: a triathlon, a duathlon, a triathlon relay, and single discipline options for running and fat bike.

Courses and equipment rules are specified for each discipline. The triathlon combines trail running, fat tire biking, and cross country skiing with component distances of approximately 5 km running (two loops), a 10 km fat bike loop, and a roughly 2 mile ski loop. The bike and run courses are mostly single track and are marked with orange and blue flags respectively; the ski course is marked with green flags. Fat bikes must have tires at least 3.8 inches wide; studded tires are allowed. Both classic and skate skiing styles are permitted with no separate categories.

Practical race details include a single aid station at the transition area with cold water and hot Gatorade and a transition layout with six bikes per rack and no assigned spots. Single discipline entrants are not allowed in the transition area. In the event of no natural snow, laps at the base of the ski hill on man made snow will be used.

Entries include event-specific finisher items and food and beverage access. There is a Double Down Challenge for athletes who complete this triathlon and another winter triathlon, and this event can serve as a qualifier for the Winter Triathlon National Championships. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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