Ultra Running Hub Lithgow, NSW, Australia · Wednesday, April 7, 2027
Lithgow Ridgy-Didge 50km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 875 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 123 | Tom Payton · 04:58:51 | Alexandra Dunn-Delvaen · 05:57:29 |
| 2025 | 50km | 81 | D'Arcy Lunn · 04:50:42 | Anne Hand · 05:57:42 |
| 2024 | 50km | 42 | Peter Braga · 05:24:56 | Georgia Swinton · 06:12:22 |
| 2023 | 50km | 32 | Marc Brown · 05:38:16 | Tina Dulceanu · 06:27:06 |
The field grew 52% between 2025 (81) and 2026 (123). 20% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Held in Lithgow, NSW, the Lithgow Ridgy-Didge 50km packs 2500 metres of elevation gain into its 50-kilometre course, averaging a steep 50 metres of climbing per kilometre. That vertical density demands relentless hill climbing across a mix of dirt roads, four-wheel-drive tracks, walking paths, and mountain bike singletrack across the ridges of Hassans Walls.
Organised by Blue Mountains Fitness, the event drew 123 finishers in 2026, giving it a bigger field than 83% of 50k peers and smaller than 17%. Established in 2023 with 4 editions completed through 2026, the trail race is scheduled to return on April 7, 2027.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.