The Ski Classics Challengers event, Kangaroo Hoppet, will be held in a month. The long-distance freestyle skiing event will take place on August 15, 2026, in Falls Creek, Australia. 

On Saturday, August 15, the 42-kilometer-long Kangaroo Hoppet will take place in Australia. The event is a long-distance skiing competition held at Falls Creek for over 30 years, and this year it is once again part of the Ski Classics Challengers series.

Nestled within the breathtaking expanse of Australia’s Alpine National Park, the first-ever Ski Classics Challengers event in Australia unfolds on Falls Creek’s 60km network of groomed trails, meandering through snow gum trees and expansive plains, offering a unique cross-country skiing experience.

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The best moments of Kangaroo Hoppet 2025

Video Credits: Chris Hocking/Kangaroo Hoppet

Events for all

For those who don’t feel up to the challenge of the longer distance, the 21km Australian Birkebeiner and 7km Joey Hoppet allow skiers of all ages and abilities to be part of an international ski event in a safe and fun environment.

Plan your trip to Australia

Australia is a vast country, and a trip ‘down under’ is on the travel wish list of many northern hemisphere skiers. After skiing the Hoppet down in the southeast corner of the country, it is only a short three-hour plane trip from Melbourne to a completely different season on the beaches and coral reefs of north Queensland or to the deserts and stunning landscapes of the ‘red centre.’

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Kangaroo Hoppet

• Date: August 15, 2026
• Location: Falls Creek
• Country: Australia
• Distance: 42km freestyle (Ski Classics Challengers event) – 21km and 7km events are also available
• Website: Kangaroo Hoppet   
• Facebook: Kangaroo Hoppet
• Instagram: Kangaroo Hoppet
• Registration: Kangaroo Hoppet 

More information about the event can be found HERE

Course map

As the Kangaroo Hoppet 42km race is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes can collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders. 

A list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for Season 2026/2027 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.

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