The Abominable Snow Triathlon
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Event overview
The Abominable Snow Tri is a winter multisport event at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan, on February 22, 2026. The event uses about 12 miles of the ski area trail system and includes the following entry options: triathlon, duathlon (run-bike), triathlon relay, fat bike only, and run only. The triathlon combines trail running, fat-tire biking, and cross-country skiing. The race supports a charity partner, Cannonsburg Ski Patrol, with proceeds directed to medical education and on-hill training for patrol volunteers.
Courses and race logistics
Distances for the main race components:
- Run: approx 5k (two loops on the Dirt Dawg and Haunted Forest trails)
- Bike: approx 10k (one groomed fat-bike loop)
- Ski: approx 1.8–2 miles (one cross-country loop)
Run and bike courses are mostly single track; some two-track sections are shared with the ski course. The run course is technical in places, with steep hills and sharp turns, and traction devices are strongly recommended if there is snow. The bike course requires a fat bike with at least 3.8 inch tires; studded tires are permitted. The ski course is groomed but not cat-groomed and will not have set classic tracks. There will be a single aid station at the transition area; there are no aid stations on the courses. Transition is open only to multi-discipline racers and will use bike racks with six bikes per rack. Age-group awards are planned for the triathlon and participant food and beverage options are provided after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.