Articles

Belgian Ultrarunner Karel Sabbe's Record-Breaking Pacific Crest Trail Run Showcased in New YouTube Documentary

Explore Karel Sabbe's record-breaking Pacific Crest Trail run in a riveting documentary. Jour..

Trail Running: How it Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Trail running is an effective way to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve physical and mental he..

Trail Running vs. Road Running: Which One Is Right For You?

When it comes to running, there are two primary options to choose from: trail running and road..

Ridgy-Didge

Name: Ridgy-Didge
Start: 2026-09-27
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Hobart

Hobart, Australia • 27 Sep 2026

Ridgy-Didge Trail Event

The Ridgy-Didge is a trail running event held in Hobart, Tasmania, as part of the Kunanyi Trail Series. The event takes place on Sunday 27 September with the central gathering point and bib pick-up located at the Ridgeway Oval Event Hub. The course features runnable trails through local landscapes.

Participants can choose from three distinct distances based on their preference:

13 km Enduro course with 600 m of elevation gain.
7 km Sport course with 350 m of elevation gain.
3 km Explorer course with 140 m of elevation gain.

The event includes a Welcome to Country and a briefing for all participants before the start. The Event Hub is designed to accommodate support crews and families, providing access to coffee and a barbecue that begins shortly after the run starts. The day concludes with presentations and spot prizes held at the hub. The routes are mapped via Strava, highlighting the specific elevation profiles for each distance. The event is hosted by Trail Ventures, a Tasmanian family-run business. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Hobart

Race information

Website

13 km

Enduro

7 km

Sport

Explorer

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Jun 21

Knockers Solstice

A midwinter headtorch trail run on Knocklofty near West Hobart with three course distances that pass native bushland, night views of Kunanyi and the Derwent River. Headtorches of at least 300 lumens are recommended.

Sunday Aug 2

Kunanyi Trail Series - Tolosa Half

Trail running at Tolosa Park, Glenorchy with 21 km, 10 km and 5 km routes through mixed forest and rocky terrain. The 5 km route is described as pram able but remains rough and may require an all-terrain pram.

Saturday Oct 31

Kunanyi Trail Series - Cascade Slide

Trail runs from Cascade Brewery Bar in South Hobart on 31 October 2026, with 17 km, 11 km and 4 km courses through woodland, rainforest gullies, fire trails and ridgelines. The event is the final race of the 2026 Kunanyi Trail Series and in..

Sunday Nov 1

Potato Hopper, Snake Plains and Ferny Trees

Three trail courses at Fern Tree Park on Sunday 1 November: a 21km Enduro, 13km Sport and 4km Explorer. Terrain ranges from runnable singletrack to rocky boulderfields and boggy bush track with coastal views on clear days.