That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. It applies to participants who register via mehk only. The oxfam trailwalker is a fundraising event in hong kong with over 10,000 participants. Please use public transport to access pak tam chung so as to reduce traffic congestion. Are you a team of four tough enough to take on trailwalker.
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. Oxfam trailwalker is one of the largest fundraising sports events in hong kong. It is a time schedule agreed between oxfam hong kong and mehk, the hong kong tourism board. Oxfam trailwalker has become one of hong kongs largest outdoor. Learn about how oxfam canada is fighting to end the injustice of poverty and inequality.
Here is the final oxfam trailwalker roadmap 2019 as pdf. Does anyone whos done it before have any tips or can suggest any kit i may not have thought of. Exercise trailwalker started out as a military training exercise in hong kong in 1981. Oxfam trailwalker india is a property of oxfam india. Whilst a few of the teams sprinted across the start line and were out of sight within seconds, we were aware of the long road ahead and decided to. Oxfam trailwalker australia, carlton, victoria, australia. Oxfam will have shuttle buses that will bring passengers to the start point, further details will. Support me on my oxfam trailwalker 2020 journey as i challenge myself to change lives over one incredible, lifechanging, epic weekend. Results base are the leading timing company in the uk providing solutions for over 500 events a year. Oxfam trailwalker 20 after a week of anticipation and concerns that we would be met with downpours like previous years, the big day finally dawned upon us with the weather very much in our favour. 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 is determined to change that statistic by mobilizing the power of people against poverty. Participating in this fourperson team runningwalking event is not only a superb way to help.
Gender is the most persistent predictor of poverty and powerlessness in our world today. Oxfam trailwalker hong kong hongkong nov 16 2018 ahotu. Nov 17, 2012 10 hong kong stories that will warm your heart this christmas 18 dec 2017 a record was set in the annual oxfam trailwalker last night when a jubilant team of runners crossed the finishing line in. Fill in the change of team member form and submit together with the change of member fee to oxfam hong kong. With more than 1,300 teams of four, 5,200 hikersrunners, over 3,000 volunteers including those from disciplinary forces in hong kong and 5,000 support team members, the over 10,000pax fundraising event attracts both locals and oveseas participants to the. Organised with the queens gurkha signals, trailwalker is a unique opportunity to put your mind and body to the test. Oxfam is a global movement of people, working together to end the injustice of poverty. Date activity remarks 1 june 29 june indication of interest please submit the reply form to mehk by email to esther. Oxfam trailwalker teamwork tips trail running australia. Oxfam trailwalker is a special fundraising event oxfam trailwalker is one of the largest fundraising sporting events in hong kong.
Overview the oxfam trailwalker event entails teams of four members, traversing roads and walking trails on foot for. Useful documents oxfam trailwalker oxfam hong kong. Apr 27, 2019 the map provided by the oxfam trailwalker website for your location is an essential tool for planning. Trailwalker or oxfam trailwalker and the related trailtrekker are fundraising endurance events. Open team application oxfam trailwalker oxfam hong kong. 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. Always take a map and a compass with you when practicing. Trek 100km across the south downs in under 30 hours and help end poverty with every step. You do not need to be an athlete to complete the walk, just to prepare sensibly ahead. Journey through 100km of bush within 48hrs and raise funds. 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. Oxfam will have shuttle buses that will bring passengers to the start point, further details will be announced on the event website. Please click this link to donate to my team fundraising efforts. Oxfam hong kong introduced the sphere project and the chinese translation of the.
Take a look at oxfam trailwalker australia video to learn more about this epic adventure. You dont have to be super fit to take part, all you need is enthusiasm. Oxfam hong kong is a member of the international confederation oxfam. Take part in oxfam trailwalker oxfam international. Nov 19, 2015 oxfam trailwalker, the flagship event of hong kongs hiking and trail running community is back this weekend. Download the pdf version for distances and elevations information. Nov 20, 2012 once a year, the best of hong kongs trail runners battle it out at oxfam trailwalker. Oxfam trailwalker is a global initiative by oxfam, being organised in 17 locations in 9 countries worldwide. Physiotherapists tips sports specialty group hong kong physiotherapy. Oxfam will have shuttle buses that will bring passengers to the start point. Checkout sydney, australia oxfam trailwalker trail guide. The challenge is to walk, jog or run 100km nonstop across the south downs way in under 30 hours in a team of four.
Raise money, push yourself to the limit, and face a challenge youll. I love racing team events like oxfam trailwalker brisbane. I guess it is the only way an ultra trail runner can have that commradery that is experienced whilst representing a club or team. Back november 16, 2018 november 17, 2017 please note that by lack of information, the event has been archived. Oxfam trailwalker will help you pursue your fitness goals and impress your friends. Change team member form 2019 certificate of appreciation for support team 2018 read more.
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. Oxfam australia is a member of the oxfam international confederation. We hope that you can join us in making oxfam trailwalker more perfect. The power of people against poverty oxfam international. Training guides are available via individual oxfam trailwalker sites. Oxfam trailwalker is one of the largest fundraising sporting events in hong kong. Oxfam trailwalker 2019 english briefing 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. This document should contain all the information you need as a checkpoint operator on the event. Hong kong is a great place to do outdoor activities which offers a myriad of hiking trails.
Oxfam india is a registered nonprofit under section 8 of the indian companies act, 20. See, for instance, ngo cluster cocoordination manual nrc, 2014 and drc protection. Oxfam is a global organization working to end the injustice of poverty and inequality with a focus on womens rights. Guide to measuring womens empowerment oxfam digital. Oxfam trailwalker hong kong sports event hong kong. While we are working on it, you can have a look on the map of the twelfth edition in 2019. Nov 21, 2016 awoo s05 team nepal purna tamang, bed sunuwar, tirtha tamang bhim bahadur gurung tai mo shan video nabin sunuwar. Over 40% of the territory is protected as country parks. English briefing oxfam oxfam trailwalker oxfam hong kong. Together, we save, protect and rebuild lives when disaster strikes. Maclehose trail route elevation the hong kong less traveled. It is downloadable as a pdf, and an overview is visible on the website. Guest writer luke tyburski was crew and pacer to team nepal, one of the top teams in this years edition of the oxfam trailwalker hong kong.
French teams 11 hours, 12 minutes breaks trailwalker. We help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. Introduce the best hiking trails in hong kong with detailed route maps, beautiful checkpoint pics, transportation and useful tips. Welcome to the oxfam trailwalker event and thank you for volunteering to assist wicen. Teams of four have to walk or run the 100 km course in a limited time in all weather and some rough terrain. Oxfam solidarity belgium august 2930, 2020 goseonggun, gangwondo, south korea oxfam korea september 12, 2020 avallon, france oxfam france september 2527, 2020 queen elizabeth country park to brighton racecourse oxfam gb south of england november 2022, 2020 sai kung to yuen long, hong kong oxfam hong kong tbc. Submit team members details on oxfam trailwalker website, or fill in registration form and fax, email or post to oxfam hong kong. Apr 1, 2016 oxfam trailwalker is one of the worlds toughest charity team challenges and one of the most rewarding. 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.
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