Weekly Newsletter 21 January 2026

This week's newsletter showcases the Ridgy Didge Trail Run Festival; along with our top articles from 2025, with Runners World rounding out 3 of the top 4 places.

ridgy didge trail run

More than just a trail run! A perfect weekend away!

Discover the breathtaking Lithgow Seven Valleys region at Ridgy-Didge, a trail running festival set among the spectacular ridgelines of Hassans Walls Reserve, just two hours west of Sydney.

With distances to suit every runner, the event offers 50km, Marathon, 30km, 22km, 10km, 5km, plus a 1.6km Kids Race, making it a truly inclusive weekend for all.

Turn race day into a full weekend experience with on-site camping, live band entertainment, Zig Zag Brewery pop-up bar and food vendors. While in the area, take time to explore iconic local attractions, including Glow Worm Tunnel, Lost City, Zig Zag Railway, and more!

Find out more and enter online at www.ridgydidgetrail.com.au

TOP Articles FROM 2025

What to eat the night before a half marathon

You spend months training for a half marathon – the last thing you want on race day is to slow down from fatigue or needing to stop for the bathroom. Your pre-race meal can impact both fatigue and GI issues during the race; if you eat the wrong thing, you could struggle. However, if you eat a smart pre-race dinner, you will feel great during your race. This article by Coach Laura Norris guides you through what to eat the night before a half marathon – and what to avoid.

The worst things you can do before a run

Coach and runner Susan Paul shares the top five things to avoid doing before your run at Runners World.

Energy gel alternatives for runners

Fuelling runs can be tricky. Runners World looks at some dietitian-backed options if you’re not into gels.

Mobility exercises for runners to improve range of motion

This 15-minute workout at Runners World stretches and strengthens key running muscles.

Recent updates

To find out what's been recently updated, check the recent updates page regularly for date changes, event postponements and cancellations. Check out the full calendar of upcoming events.

Until next week...

Have a great running week!

Regards,
Jane & Chris
The Running Calendar Team