Kangaroo Hoppet

Name: Kangaroo Hoppet
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Falls Creek

Australia's premier long-distance cross country ski event, the Kangaroo Hoppet, is scheduled for August 15, 2026, at Falls Creek, Australia. This 32nd iteration of the annual ski marathon will proceed on an altered and shortened course due to recent heavy rainfall impacting snow conditions.

Date: Aug 15, 2026
Location: Falls Creek

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Event summary

Highlights

Australia's premier long-distance cross country ski event
Part of the Worldloppet series
Event to proceed on an altered and shortened course
Includes 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet

The Kangaroo Hoppet, Australia's premier long-distance cross-country ski event, is set to take place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Falls Creek. This annual international ski marathon, organized by the Mt Beauty-based Birkenbeiner Ski Club, is also part of the Worldloppet series.

Organizers confirmed the event will proceed, but on an altered course with shortened distances across all races due to significant rainfall adversely impacting snow cover. For instance, the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet will consist of laps within Falls Creek's inner cross-country ski trails. Participants in all races, including the 21km Australian Birkebeiner and the 7km Joey Hoppet, may be required to carry a backpack with protective gear for cold weather.

More than 100 international skiers are expected to join hundreds of Australian competitors. Entries for all distances of the Kangaroo Hoppet are now closed to ensure the best and safest event possible under the revised conditions.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Falls Creek; www.euroagazette.com.au
Area for browsing nearby events: Falls Creek

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