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Trailwalker (or '''Oxfam Trailwalker''') is an event organised by Oxfam in various locations across the globe, including Hong Kong , Australia and the United Kingdom , with proceeds in Hong Kong and the UK being split between Oxfam and the Gurkha Welfare Trust . Its main purpose is for large-scale fundraising to enable Oxfam to carry out charitable events and services to the community, both locally and internationally. HONG KONG The event is held annually on the MacLehose Trail , a 100-km Hiking Trail across the mountain ranges of the New Territories . UNITED KINGDOM The UK Trailwalker event takes place on the South Downs Way in southern England . The Trailwalker covers 100km of the trail, starting near Petersfield and finishing in Brighton . The UK event has a time limit of 30 hours to cover the distance, and typically requires teams to raise a minimum of 1000 GBP . AUSTRALIA Oxfam Trailwalker is held annually in Melbourne (March/April) and Sydney (August). Teams come from the corporate, community and sporting sectors – and from all over the world. Oxfam TRAILWALKER involves teams of four who walk or run a 100kms trail through bushland within 48 hours. As part of the event, teams must also raise at least AU$1,000 to help to support the work of Oxfam Australia. In 2005 the event held in Melbourne and Sydney raised over AUD$3.2 million. Visit http://www.oxfam.org.au/trailwalker to find out more and register a team or participate as a Volunteer EXTERNAL LINKS |
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