The Abominable Snow Tri 2027 — Belmont, MI

Registration Opens Sep 14! Are you yeti for this? A sprint distance triathlon unlike any you've experienced in the area before; a winter triathlon! Utilizing 12 miles of trail system at Cannonsburg Ski Area, our race will consist of trail running, fat tire biking, and cross country skiing. We have options for duathlon, single discipline, and relay-so there will be something for everyone! Mark your calendars and check the website as more information will be provided as we get closer to race day! This will be our last year putting on the race, if you were on the fence about participating before, this is your last chance to give it a Tri! Events Triathlon : 2 loops on run course (approx 5k), 1 loop on fat bike course (approx 10k), 1 loop on cross country ski course (approx 2 mi). Entry includes custom snow globe medal, sweat shirt, food, and beer. Duathlon : Run/Bike. 2 loops on the run course, followed by 1 loop on the bike course. Entry includes finisher medal, knit hat (or toque for our Canadian friends), food, and beer. Upgrade to this years sweatshirt for $25. Single discipline : your choice of a 5K run, or 10K fatbike. Entry includes finisher medal, knit hat (or toque for our Canadian friends), food, and beer. Upgrade to this years sweatshirt for $25. Relay : Team of 3-each team member completes the appropriate distance of their assigned event (run, bike, xc ski). Entry includes finisher medal, knit hat, food, and beer. Upgrade to this years sweatshirt for $25. Double Down Challenge Sign up for and complete both the Abominable Snow Tri and Gaylord’s Tri 45 winter triathlon and receive some extra bling! Just $10 to register as part of the Abominable Snow Tri and challenge yourself to the only 2 winter triathlons in Michigan! Only eligible to athletes who participate in the triathlon (no duathlon or single discipline racers). USA Winter Triathlon National Championships If you've ever wanted to compete at the National Championship level, this is your opportunity! The 2027 Winter Triathlon National Championships will be held by our friends in Gaylord at the Gaylord Tri 45! Qualify at Abominable Snow Tri, and participate at Gaylord Tri 45 on March 6 for your chance to be invited to the world's championship! https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/frederic/2024GaylordAllOutdoorsTri45WinterTriathlon Aid Stations There will be one aid station at the transition area as you exit. Due to the time of year and the difficulty of the trails there will be NO AID STATIONS on any of the courses. We will have cold water and HOT Gatorade! (Apparently this is a thing in the winter triathlon world). Packet Pickup Packet pick up will take place Saturday February 20 from 1-6pm behind the patrol building (between the patrol building and the creek), and Sunday Feb 22 from 6am-7:30. Race Start Times Start times will be based on your registered event. 8am: Full tri and relay start 8:05: Duathlon start (run, bike) 8:10: Run ONLY 8:15: Bike ONLY Order of Events For those participating in a multi sport event, this is the order you will be racing: Triathlon : Run, bike, XC ski Duathlon : Run, bike Courses Bike and Run courses will be mostly single track, please follow proper trail etiquette while out on course. If someone is attempting to pass you, please allow them to do so when SAFE by pulling over to the side. Courses will be marked with their own unique color for signs and flags, please pay attention to what color and course to follow. Run Course Course is marked with BLUE flags and signs. The run course will take place on the Dirt Dawg and Haunted Forest trail located in front of the main parking lot. This course can get technical, especially over in the Haunted Forest section. Some sort of traction device is recommended if there is snow. There are some steep hills and quick turns you will need to navigate. You will complete TWO LOOPS to get 5k travelling counter clockwise. There will be signs, markers, and volunteers to help direct you. Bike Course Bike course is marked with ORANGE flags and signs. A big thanks to Bill Norman for helping us plan out a 10k section for the race and for grooming! The bike course utilizes a nearly 10K groomed loop that winds through the woods behind the ski area. Bike course is roughly 90% single track, with some two track that will be shared with the cross country course. Bike course has roughly 450ft of elevation gain, expect some short but punchy hills. For up to date trail conditions please follow West Michigan Trail Conditions on Facebook. As a reminder: just like in a regular triathlon, you are NOT allowed to ride your bike into or out of transition! There will be designated marked areas instructing you where you are allowed to mount or dismount your bike at the transition area. You must have a fat bike ! Anyone with tires less than 3.8in wide will not be allowed to race-snow or no snow. Studded tires are allowed. Cross Country Ski Course Course is marked with GREEN flags and signs. The ski course is a r