The Kangaroo Hoppet
Kangaroo Hoppet Races
23rd August 2025, Falls Creek Nordic Bowl
Every year, on the fourth 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 31st Kangaroo Hoppet! It's snowed and more is on the way for the next few days ❄😁❄ The full Hoppet course is marked and being track packed and groomed when conditions allow. Thank you to the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club for installing snow fencing to help with snow retention in some key locations on the Hoppet course. (Photo taken pre current storm)
To enter visit: www.hoppet.com.au
And don't forget the Merino Muster is just a week after the Hoppet: www.merinomuster.com
#birkebeinernordicskiclub #Worldloppet #merinomuster #skiclassics
📣 HELP NEEDED 📣
Thanks to all those who have already volunteered to help out at the Hoppet!🙏
But there are many jobs still to fill.
It's super easy to join the team and nominate yourself for one of the roles.
Just login to www.hoppet.com.au/volunteers/ and register.
#fallscreek #birkebeinernordicskiclub #whatshappeningintheupperkiewavalley #brightandsurrounds
