The Abominable Snow Triathlon
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The Abominable Snow Triathlon, Belmont MI
The Abominable Snow Tri is a winter sprint triathlon held at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan. The event uses a 12 mile trail system and includes trail running, fat tire biking, and cross country skiing. Multiple event formats are offered: triathlon, duathlon (run then bike), triathlon relay, fat bike only, and run only.
The standard triathlon format consists of two loops on the run course (about 5k), one loop on the fat bike course (about 10k), and one loop on the cross country ski course (about 2 mi). Single discipline options are a 5K run or a 10K fat bike. A Double Down Challenge pairs this race with Gaylord’s Tri 45 for additional recognition; that challenge is open only to triathlon participants.
Course and equipment notes:
- Run course marked with blue flags, mostly single track, two loops to total 5k.
- Bike course marked with orange flags, nearly 10k groomed loop, about 450 ft elevation gain. Fat bikes required, minimum tire width 3.8 inches, studded tires permitted.
- Ski course marked with green flags, roughly 1.8–2 mile loop; classic and skate styles allowed, no cut in classic tracks.
Logistics and services include a single aid station at the transition exit with cold water and hot Gatorade, a transition area reserved for multi discipline racers, post race food and beer for participants, and age group awards in defined ranges. Proceeds support Cannonsburg Ski Patrol medical education and training. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
