From an ultra runners perspective, its not the copious amounts of concrete, stairs and cumulative elevation gain almost 14,600 feet across hills overlooking hong kong that make it an atypical 100kilometre race but that runners must race. Oxfam india is a registered nonprofit under section 8 of the indian companies act, 20. Please click this link to donate to my team fundraising efforts. Oxfam trailwalker route and checkpointse by oxfam hong kong. The work that oxfam does around this region, and around the world makes a huge difference to the lives it touches. The countrys biggest walkathon oxfam trailwalker india got off to a good start today with over 800 participants walking to fundraise for equal world in karjat, near mumbai. Submit team members details on oxfam trailwalker website, or fill in registration form and fax, email or post to oxfam hong kong. In teams of four, take on the tracks of the ardennes in the fight against poverty. I love racing team events like oxfam trailwalker brisbane. Aug 01, 2012 souvenirs cp8 cp7 cp8 cp7 available from august. Heres a taste of what youll experience when you take on the challenging and beautiful melbourne 2020 trail. Oxfam trailwalker 11th edition in avallon will be held on 12th and th september 2020 in the parc naturel regional du morvan.
Apr 27, 2019 the oxfam trailwalker has its origins in hong kong where oxfam was invited to organise an event for the british queens gurkha signals as a training event and civilians were permitted to participate. Trek 100km across the south downs in under 30 hours and help end poverty with every step. Oxfam trailwalker 2012 16 cp6 cp5 cp9 cp6 cp5 cp9 cp1 cp4 cp3 cp1 cp4 cp3 cp2 cp2 organised by oxfam hong kong, oxfam trailwalker is one of the. Date location organiser january 1820, 2019 bengaluru, india oxfam india bengaluru march 2324, 2019 whakatane, new zealand oxfam new zealand march 2930, 2019 warburton, melbourne, australia oxfam australia melbourne april 67, 2019 girona, spain intermon oxfam spain may 1819, 2019 avallon, france oxfam france june 89, 2019 madrid, spain intermon oxfam spain june 2123, 2019 d.
Oxfam australia is a member of the oxfam international confederation. Past events oxfam oxfam trailwalker oxfam hong kong. Oxfam will have shuttle buses that will bring passengers to the start point, further details will. Oxfam trailwalker is one of the largest fundraising sports events in hong kong. In 1986, oxfam hong kong was invited to coorganise the event and in the same year the event was open to the public. Oxfam trailwalker teamwork tips trail running australia. You do not need to be an athlete to complete the walk, just to prepare sensibly ahead. The oxfam trailwalker has its origins in hong kong where oxfam was invited to organise an event for the british queens gurkha signals as a training event and civilians were permitted to participate. In india, trailwalker was introduced in 2012 in bengaluru and is currently being held in the cities of mumbai and bengaluru. Download the pdf version for distances and elevations information. Nov 19, 2017 oxfam trailwalker hong kong 2017 part one jam king. The challenge is to walk, jog or run 100km nonstop across the south downs way in under 30. Right click on the link and click save as to download the file main publishing oxfam annual report 20172018 oxfam trailwalker 2019 sponsorship form cover oxfam trailwalker 2019 sponsorship form support team tips disclaimer indemnity 2019 route of oxfam trailwalker 2019 new. Exercise trailwalker started out as a military training exercise in hong kong in 1981.
Oxfam trailwalker 2nd edition in dieppe, normandy will be held on july 4th. Once a year, the best of hong kongs trail runners battle it out at oxfam trailwalker. Right click on the link and click save as to download the file. Oxfam trailwalker witnesses over 800 participants for. I guess it is the only way an ultra trail runner can have that commradery that is experienced whilst representing a club or team. Teams of four have to walk or run the 100 km course in a limited time in all weather and some rough terrain. Participating in the oxfam trailwalker event how do we go about getting involved.
The oxfam trailwalker is an iconic hong kong 100kilometre trail race that began in 1981 as a training exercise for the queens gurkha signals during the citys. Take a look at oxfam trailwalker australia video to learn more about this epic adventure. Together, we save, protect and rebuild lives when disaster strikes. Along with the retreat of gurkhas in 1997, oxfam hong kong took over the event.
Here is the final oxfam trailwalker roadmap 2019 as pdf. Oxfam trailwalker hong kong sports event hong kong. Oxfam trailwalker route and checkpoints by oxfam hong kong. Thank you for your patience while we get ready for oxfam trailwalker melbourne 2020. Oxfam trailwalker hong kong 2017 part one jam king. The fact that oxfam trailwalker has its roots dating back to 1981 when brigadier mervyn lee designed the training regime for queens gurkha signals in hong kong, is testimony enough to the toughness of this endurance event. This event depends on the continued goodwill of local communities and others, so please be considerate and follow the countryside code. Organised with the queens gurkha signals, trailwalker is a unique opportunity to put your mind and body to the test. As an online publishing company, we spend most of our time working at computers and reading books. Oxfam and state street corporation today announce that state street will become the first global sponsor of oxfams popular oxfam trailwalker and oxfam trailtrekker endurance events around the world. End point of 2011 hk trailwalker 2011 trailwalker or oxfam trailwalker and the related trailtrekker are fundraising endurance events conducted across the world by oxfam, in which teams of four competitors must complete a course of 100 kilometres 62 mi in a set time limit typically between 24 and 48 hours. Take part in oxfam trailwalker oxfam international. Oxfam hong kong increased donations by dramatically improving the visitor experience on the website for their annual fundraising race, increasing page views by more than 600 percent, from 117,000 to 774,00 year over year.
Nov 20, 2012 once a year, the best of hong kongs trail runners battle it out at oxfam trailwalker. Maclehose trail route elevation the hong kong less traveled. Oxfam will have shuttle buses that will bring passengers to the start point. Does anyone whos done it before have any tips or can suggest any kit i may not have thought of. Training guides are available via individual oxfam trailwalker sites. While we are working on it, you can have a look on the map of the twelfth edition in 2019. Deciding to participate in an event described as the ultimate physical and mental challenge was, well, a bit outside our comfort zone to say the least.
English briefing oxfam oxfam trailwalker oxfam hong kong. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. This year, we look forward to seeing you for an unforgettable trek on the 29th and 30th of august. Fill out our expression of interest form to make sure you get all the latest updates. You can test your endurance on the original gurkha trail in hong kong, walk along the via verda of girona or hike through the rugged australian bush. Oxfam trailwalker bengaluru 201819 at chikkaballapur. Recently, oxfam hong kong has received some comments regarding oxfam trailwalker, mainly on the exact location of the designated route and whether taking shortcuts is allowed. Are you a team of four tough enough to take on trailwalker. The power of people against poverty oxfam international. French teams 11 hours, 12 minutes breaks trailwalker. It was their first attempt at the race on the maclehose trail, which raises money for aid charity oxfam hong kong. Oxfam trailwalker will help you pursue your fitness goals and impress your friends. Results base are the leading timing company in the uk providing solutions for over 500 events a year.
Oxfam trailwalker hong kong hongkong nov 16 2018 ahotu. Introduce the best hiking trails in hong kong with. Oxfam hong kong is a member of the international confederation oxfam. Oxfam trailwalker route and checkpointse by oxfam hong.
Dear friends, i and my teammates will take part in oxfam trailwalker 2008 79th november and complete finish the rugged 100km maclehose trail as a full team of four. Apr 1, 2016 oxfam trailwalker is one of the worlds toughest charity team challenges and one of the most rewarding. Open team application oxfam trailwalker oxfam hong kong. Experienced walkers, physiotherapists and other specialists are invited to share their valuable experience as well as to provide useful tips, safety guidelines and information about the route at the briefing.
The money you raise will support both the work of oxfam as. Oxfam trailwalker is a global initiative by oxfam, being organised in 17 locations in 9 countries worldwide. From an ultra runners perspective, its not the copious amounts of concrete, stairs and cumulative. Oxfam trailwalker is a challenge where teams of 4 people walk 100 km within 30 hours no relay and fundraise for oxfam to support its actions. Participants form a team of four to complete the 100km maclehose trail within a 48hour time limit. Oxfam will have shuttle buses that will bring passengers to the start point, further details will be announced on the event website.
French teams 11 hours, 12 minutes breaks trailwalker record. Please use public transport to access pak tam chung so as to reduce traffic congestion. Remember to always consult parks victoria and the bureau of meteorology before training on the trail. Oxfam trailwalker, formerly called trailwalker, was an endurance training exercise for soldiers. Eight memorable moments from 35 years of the oxfam trailwalker. Nov 21, 2016 awoo s05 team nepal purna tamang, bed sunuwar, tirtha tamang bhim bahadur gurung tai mo shan video nabin sunuwar. Introduce the best hiking trails in hong kong with detailed route maps, beautiful checkpoint pics, transportation and useful tips. Useful documents oxfam trailwalker oxfam hong kong. Fill in the change of team member form and submit together with the change of member fee to oxfam hong kong. Oxfam trailwalker is one of the largest fundraising sporting events in hong kong. The oxfam trailwalker involves a team of 4 people walking 100km in less than 30 hours. Oxfam trailwalker india is a property of oxfam india.
Support me on my oxfam trailwalker 2020 journey as i challenge myself to change lives over one incredible, lifechanging, epic weekend. Hitting the trail trailwalker oxfam trailwalker india. Oxfam is a global movement of people, working together to end the injustice of poverty. Organised by the queens gurkha signals, and taking place along the famous maclehose trail, the exercise sought to test the endurance and teamwork of soldiers of the queens gurkha signals over a long and arduous course. Tackle 100km of rural india within 48 hours as a team of four, and make a difference by raising funds to help overcome poverty and injustice in india. Trailwalker or oxfam trailwalker and the related trailtrekker are fundraising endurance events. Oxfam trailwalker sydney has been and gone and another team great walks has taken on this gruelling challenge along with over 500 other teams to walk 100km along rugged trails in under 48 hours. Change team member form 2019 certificate of appreciation for support team 2018 read more. They accomplished this by moving to a cloud platform, microsoft azure, which enabled them to maintain stability and rapidly scale up to easily handle peak raceday traffic.