Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Run Festival
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About the race
The Ridgy-Didge Trail Run Festival is a multi-distance trail running event held on the ridge lines of Hassans Walls in the Blue Mountains, NSW. The event hub is at the Lithgow Pony Club, End of Willowbank Avenue, Sheedys Gully, NSW 2790.
Race distances offered include:
- Kids Race
- 5 km
- 10 km
- 22 km
- 30 km
- 42 km (listed as 42.6 km on course materials)
- 50 km
Course terrain varies by distance and includes singletrack, mountain bike trails, fire trails and four-wheel drive tracks. The 50 km route is described as passing through cliff lines, ferny gullies and rocky ridges with approximately 2300 m of elevation gain. The 42 km course covers about 42.6 km of mountain trails with roughly 1956 m of climbing. Shorter routes combine rocky climbs, flowing descents and views across the Blue Mountains.
Event information pages note mandatory gear requirements, an event schedule, transfers, entertainment, merchandise, travel and accommodation information, and a volunteers program. Results from 2026 are published. Some race distances are indexed for international trail running ranking systems. The festival materials provide race details for each distance and photographic coverage from prior editions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
