The Kangaroo Hoppet
Kangaroo Hoppet Races
15th August 2026, Falls Creek Nordic Bowl
On the third Saturday of August, over 1000 cross country skiers of all nationalities, ages and abilities come to Falls Creek for the Kangaroo Hoppet. This unique event, held on Falls Creek’s world class network of groomed trails extending out into the Bogong High Plains of Australia’s Alpine National Park, is a great opportunity for everyone from beginners to Olympians to step into their skis and celebrate cross country skiing in Australia.
The 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, a member of the prestigious Worldloppet series, is the signature race in the event. It attracts both elite skiers from Australia and overseas, and passionate cross country skiers who enjoy the sense of achievement that comes from completing Australia’s premier cross country ski race.
For those who don’t feel up to the challenge of the longer distance, there’s the 21km Australian Birkebeiner and 7km Joey Hoppet that allows everyone to be part of an international ski event in a safe and fun environment.
Spectators can enjoy the awesome atmosphere in the Falls Creek Nordic Bowl and cheer all the participants along at both the start and finish lines.
Don’t miss out on being part of our amazing event …
Please use the links below to see details of each event and find links to Event Fees, Event Registration, Course Descriptions, Race Briefings, Bib Collection Information and other relevant information relating to that particular event.
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PLASTIC CUP FREE!
We have introduced a new environmental friendly initiative and will NOT be providing plastic cups at the drink stations on course. Instead you will need to carry your own drink bottle or hydration pack. Water and 32Gi will still be available at drink stations for refills.
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Only a month to go to the 2026 Kangaroo Hoppet!
2025 Champions Rosie Fordham and Phil Bellingham are back to defend their titles. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in an event with these 2026 Olympians (and in the case of Phil - 2022, 2018, and 2014 Olympian). If you are not skiing you can still get the chance to see these athletes in action by helping with the event. You can register to volunteer on the Kangaroo Hoppet website: www.hoppet.com.au/volunteers/
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First course report for the season - the snow fencing is working! Before the snow arrived the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club installed snow fencing along the windier sections of the Kangaroo Hoppet race course. This photo shows the stretch along Conrad's Straight, which is the access to the Langfords Loop section of the course. Hopefully the captured snow can be farmed throughout the winter to keep us skiing the the full loop. #birkebeinernordicskiclub #fallscreekxc #merinomuster #skiclassics
❄️❄️ IT IS SNOWING ❄️❄️
Don’t forget entry fees for the Kangaroo Hoppet go up midnight 4th of July.
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