Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Run Festival
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Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Run Festival 2027
Lithgow Ridgy-Didge is a one-day trail running festival at Hassans Walls Reserve, Lithgow Pony Club, Sheedy’s Gully, Hassans Walls, NSW on April 3, 2027. Registrations open 1 June 2026. Camping is available at the Event Hub near the start and finish.
Distances offered include:
- 50 km Ultra Marathon (approximately 2400 m elevation gain/loss)
- 42.2 km Marathon (over 2000 m elevation gain/loss)
- 30 km
- 22 km
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 1.6 km Kids Race for under 12s, all finishers receive a medal, first boy and first girl receive trophies
Courses use dirt roads, 4WD trails, walking trails and mountain bike single track and pass multiple lookouts with views of the Lithgow, Hartley, Megalong and Kanimbla Valleys. The 50 km and Marathon use many of the ridges on Hassans Walls.
Event facilities include two main on-course aid stations at CP6 and CP12, additional water stations, toilets at the Event Hub and at CP2 and CP12, a Tailwind Recovery Marquee, and a drop bag service to CP12 and CP2. Mandatory gear requirements vary by distance and are enforced on course and at the start corral; penalties may apply for missing items. Race bibs must be worn visibly on the front of the torso. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
