Test your mettle on the legendary ridges of the Blue Mountains at the Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Run Festival 2026 on Saturday, March 28, 2026, offering six challenging distances from a 5km fun run to a grueling 50km ultramarathon with 2400m of elevation, starting at 7:00 AM from Hassans Walls Reserve. This fifth edition event is a perfect training run for UTA, with the 50km and marathon courses traversing 13 scenic ridges on a mix of 4WD tracks, single-track, and fire trails, all with breathtaking valley views. Every finisher earns the coveted "Ridgy-Didge" medal, with on-course support from Tailwind Nutrition, a vibrant finish line festival featuring live music, and camping available on-site.
With early bird pricing, a free kids' race, and comprehensive mandatory gear checks for safety, this festival caters to trail runners of all levels seeking a true Australian bush adventure. Secure your spot in this highly organized and community-focused event that showcases the raw beauty and tough terrain of the Lithgow region.
Mar 28, 2026
Distance — 50km
Type — Running
07:00
$210.00
Mar 28, 2026
Distance — 42.2km
Type — Running
08:00
$190.00
Mar 28, 2026
Distance — 30km
Type — Running
09:00
$170.00
Mar 28, 2026
Distance — 22km
Type — Running
09:30
$135.00
Mar 28, 2026
Distance — 10km
Type — Running
10:15
$68.00
Mar 28, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
11:00
$52.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Hassans Walls Lithgow.
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