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Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Run Festival

Lithgow, Australia • 28 Mar 2026

The Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Run Festival is a celebrated trail running event held at Hassans Walls Reserve in Lithgow, NSW. Now in its 5th edition, the festival offers six race distances ranging from 5km to 50km, traversing the ridges of Hassans Walls with varied elevation and terrain including dirt roads, 4WD trails, walking paths, and mountain bike single tracks. Runners enjoy spectacular views of the Lithgow, Hartley, Megalong, and Kanimbla Valleys. The event features well-marked courses, multiple aid stations, and mandatory safety gear for longer distances. Additional amenities include on-course nutrition, massage recovery, catering, camping, and merchandise, creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere for trail runners of all levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

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UTMB 20K UTMB 50K
50 km
2400 m+
50km Ultra Marathon
42 km
2400 m+
42.2km Marathon
30 km
22 km
2400 m+
10 km
5 km
1.6km Kids Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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