2026 Snowy Mountains Classic - Freestyle
Saturday 8th August 2026

Start Time
Snow Mountains Classic     30km     Freestyle - Start Time 9:30am
Guthrie Gallop                     15km     Freestyle - Start Time 9:40am
Rock Creek Rush                 7.5km    Freestyle - Start Time 9:45am
Wombat Ramble                  2.5km    Freestyle - Start Time 9:50am

Race Office
The Race Office outside the Nordic Shelter will be open from 8am to 9.00am on race day.
Race numbers can be collected during those hours.

Online Entries
Online entries will close on Friday 7th August at midday.
Late entries will be accepted only until 8:30am on race day

Entry Fees

Age Groups (age at 31st December, 2026)

Juniors:

MWU12: Born 2015 and later
MWU14: Born 2013 - 2014
MWU16: Born 2011 - 2012
MWU18: Born 2009 - 2010

Seniors:

MWU20: Born 2007 - 2008
MWU23: Born 2004 - 2006
MWU30: Born 1997 - 2003
MWU40: Born 1987 - 1996
MWU50: Born 1977 - 1986
MWU60: Born 1967 - 1976
MWU70: Born 1957 - 1966
MW70+: Born 1956 & earlier

Race Details
•    The Race Organisers reserve the right to change the course or cancel the event in the interests of competitor’s safety. 
•    Entry fees are not transferable and refunds will not be given under any circumstances.
•    All races will start in the vicinity of the Nordic Shelter. If snow conditions do not permit a revised start area will be displayed at the Nordic Shelter.
•    This is a freestyle race however competitors are free to ski classical technique.
•    All races will be mass start.
•    Entry fees are not transferable and refunds will not be given under any circumstances.
•    Late entrants will only be accepted on race day up to 8.30 am.

Track: 
Will start and finish at the Nordic Shelter and proceed around existing trails, the final course will be dependent upon snow and weather conditions. 
•    30 km race:  Is subject to a minimum age of 18 years.
•    A one and a half (1 1/2) hour cut off time will apply to the first 15 km of the 30 km course. No competitors will be allowed to continue past the 15 km point of the course after this time. The cutoff time and point could vary dependent upon the final track layout and weather and snow conditions.
•    15 km race:  Is subject to a minimum age of 14 years.
•    7.5km race:  Will start at the Nordic Shelter and follow existing trails. This race is open to all ages, however young children should be accompanied by an adult.
•    2.5km race:  Will start at the Nordic Shelter and follow existing trails. This is a race for families, novices and young children (who should be accompanied by an adult).

Race Rules:
•    A race official/marshal’s decision is final and must be obeyed to ensure the safety of all competitors.
•    Due to the changing weather conditions, it is essential that each competitor equip themselves with adequate clothing (warm, waterproof and windproof). 
•    Bib Numbers must be visible at all times.
•    In the event of a competitor showing signs of distress or injury, the race officials hold the right to withdraw a competitor for safety reasons. The race official’s decision will be final.
•    If a competitor withdraws from the race at any stage then they must advise the Ski patrol or a Race Official and return your bib and timing transponder.

Finish Procedure: All competitors will be required to return their bibs and timing transponders at the finish line.

Refreshments and Aid Stations: A number of aid stations will be located around the course dependent upon the final course.

Race Office and Bib Collection: Race details and bibs can be collected on race day from the Race Office which will be located at the Perisher Nordic Shelter and will be open from 8.00am. 

Bibs are not transferable and competitors competing in another competitors bib will be disqualified.

Presentations: to be announced on race day - part of end of XC week celebration 

Media Consent: I agree to allow NSWACT XC to use my and/or my child's/ward's name and any images taken of me and/or my child/ward during activities for the promotion of Cross Country Skiing in the media and to the general public.

Results
Will be posted on the Perisher XC website https://www.perisherxcountry.org/events/results/

Further Information
Peter Cunningham 0477 356 835 or email peter.petercunningham@gmail.com

Please note that to enter this event on-line you must have a Snow Australia SnowID #.

Please visit the Snow Australia membership page to confirm your SnowID and to renew your membership for the current winter season. All enquiries regarding SnowID, please refer to Snow Australia at info@snow.org.au.