EARLY BIRD ENTRIES ARE OPEN 31st May 2025
A trail running race at Hassans Walls Reserve had been on the minds of runners over the years as they explored the ridges on the Hassans Walls escarpments above Lithgow. Blue Mountains Fitness proudly held the first trail run race on Hassans Walls in 2022 and we now have edition #5 - the 2026 Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Festival ready to rock!
We have multiple distance options to choose from - 5km, 10km, 22km, 30km, 42.2km Marathon and the totally awesome 50km Ultra Marathon. The 50km Ultra has the same 2400m (+/-) elevation as the UTA50 so a it's a prefect training run 7 weeks out from UTA 2026. The 22km has the same elevation as the UTA22.
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 The Pony Club 4-9pm or Saturday pre race from 6am.
Make a weekend of it and visit the many awesome locations in the Lithgow/Seven Valleys area - Glow Worm Tunnel, Zig Zag Railway, Jenolan Caves, Lost City and much more. Camping is available at the Event Hub/Start and Finish area.
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