The Abominable Snow Triathlon
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The Abominable Snow Tri
The Abominable Snow Tri is a winter multisport event held February 21, 2027 at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan. The event uses the ski area trail system and combines trail running, fat-tire biking, and cross country skiing in several formats: triathlon, duathlon, relay, and single-discipline races.
Distances and formats include:
- Triathlon: run 2x (~5 km), bike 1x (~10 km), ski 1x (~2 mi)
- Duathlon: run 2x then bike 1x
- Fat Bike ONLY: 6 miles
- Run ONLY: 3 miles
- Relay: team of 3, each completes assigned discipline
Registration opens September 14, 2026 and closes October 30, 2026. Entry fees listed by the organizer include $75 for the triathlon, $55 for the duathlon, and $45 options for relay, fat bike, and run-only entries. Some entries include event apparel, medals, food, and beer as noted by the organizer.
Course markings use color-coded flags: blue for run, orange for bike, and green for ski. The run and bike courses are mostly single track with technical sections; traction devices are recommended when there is snow. The bike loop is groomed and has about 450 ft of elevation gain. A fat bike with tires at least 3.8 in wide is required; studded tires are allowed. Classic and skate skis are permitted on the ski loop; there are no separate categories for ski style.
There is one aid station at the transition area and no aid stations on course. Transition is reserved for multi-discipline racers and uses bike racks with six bikes per rack. The organizer notes the event proceeds regardless of weather and describes an alternate base-hill loop if natural snow is absent. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
