Ridgy Didge Trail Run Festival 2025

EARLY BIRD ENTRIES OPEN 30th AUGUST 2024.

A trail running race at Hassans Walls Reserve had been on the minds of runners over the years as they explored the ridges on Hassans Walls above Lithgow.  Blue Mountains Fitness proudly got the first trail run race on Hassans Walls in 2022, we had the awesome 2023 and 2024 editions and we now have the 2025 Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Festival ready to rock!

We have multiple distance options to choose from – 5km, 10km, 22km, 30km, Marathon, 50km. Perfect training run for Ultra Trail Australia 6 weeks after this event.

There will also be the fun 1.6km Kids race for those under 12.

The longer runs take on the thirteen ridges of Hassans Walls with varying elevation gain/loss on dirt roads, 4WD trails, walking trails and mountain bike single tracks. The other distances will be shorter and have less elevation gain/loss.

Run past many lookouts that give spectacular views of the Lithgow, Hartley, Megalong and Kanimbla Valleys. We have worked hard to add more loop trails to the course, reducing the number of out/backs on the ridges.

Tailwind Nutrition Australia is the supplier of the on-course race fuel and Tailwind Rebuild Recovery Area.

T8, BMF and Tailwind will also be at the event and provide sponsor prizes. Blue Mountains Fitness will also have their ranges of trail run gear at the Event Hub.

Check in Friday night at at Lithgow Workies Club 5-9pm or Saturday pre race from 6am.