Introduction
The Oxfam Trailwalker (OTW) is one of the largest fundraising sporting events in Hong Kong. The event this year has been scheduled for 15 to 17 November 2024 (Friday to Sunday). The 100 km trail starts from Pak Tam Chung in Sai Kung and finishes at Harrow International School Hong Kong in Tuen Mun. There are nine checkpoints along the route. The OTW route is quite challenging; participants are advised to train adequately before the event (please visit our website for more information about the route: www.oxfamtrailwalker.org.hk).
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Oxfam Trailwalker, a spin-off event named “Oxfam Trailwalker 2024 – 40th Anniversary Edition (40KM)” is newly launched to encourage participants to experience the challenging fundraising hiking event for the first time. This event has been scheduled for 15 to 16 November 2024 (Friday to Saturday). The 40km trail starts from Pak Tam Chung in Sai Kung and finishes at Gilwell Campsite in Fei Ngo Shan. There are three checkpoints set up along the route.
Over the past year, Oxfam has implemented a wide range of poverty alleviation work in Hong Kong. Please visit Oxfam’s website (https://www.oxfam.org.hk) to learn how the donations raised, including those from the OTW, can help disadvantaged groups improve their lives sustainably.
Registration Procedures for Teams That Have Been Chosen:
Submit the registration fee of HK$1,600 along with all four participants’ information on or before 6:00 pm on 18 July to confirm your team’s participation, otherwise OHK will assume that the team will not join the event. Your slot will be allotted to the next team on the waiting list.
Register Online or by post/email:
Register online: Submit the registration fee by credit card (VISA / Master / UnionPay / American Express).
Register by post or email: Fill in the Registration Form and submit it with payment record to Oxfam Hong Kong by post or by email
Event information:
1. Starting times :
| Team Number | Start Time (15 nov) | Registration Time |
|
8001 - 8150* 6001 - 6050 |
08:00 | 07:00 - 07:45 |
| 0001 - 0350 | 09:30 | 07:30 - 09:00 |
|
0351 - 0650 4001 - 4100 |
11:00 | 09:00 - 10:30 |
|
0651 - 0900 4101 - 4200 |
12:30 | 10:30 - 12:00 |
|
0901 - 1150 4201 - 4300 |
14:00 | 12:00 - 13:30 |
*Please refer to item 1.3 below.
1.1 Teams participating in the 40km event have their numbers starting with either 4 or 6.
1.2 All teams must register and start at the designated time. No team is allowed to change its start time without the prior approval of the Organiser.
1.3 If you intend to join as an Elite Team, please note that teams applying to this category should have at least three members who have finished Oxfam Trailwalker events within 24 hours at least ONCE in the past three events (i.e. 2018, 2022 and 2023). Please submit these members’ certificates / results in one of the following ways
1.3.1 Upload the supporting certificate(s) as a JPG / PNG / PDF while registering online
1.3.2 Send a copy of the certificate(s), marked with your team number, via email to otwinfo@oxfam.org.hk .
1.3.3 Please note that if any of your team members change after your team becomes an Elite Team, you must submit their certificate(s). Oxfam reserves the right to allocate another team slot to teams that fail to provide supporting documents.
2.How and when to confirm your team slot:
| Period | Registration Fee | Procedure |
| 3 July – 18 July, 18:00 | HK$1,600 | Via online Team Page
By post or email
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3.Notes on forfeiting your team slot:
If your team decides to give up your team slot, you must give Oxfam written notice ASAP. Teams that withdraw and give written notice after 18 August 2024 will need to raise the minimum sponsorship. Please refer to the following for details:
| Date of withdrawal | Minimum sponsorship |
| On or before 18 August 2024 | Sponsorship not required |
| 19 August 2024 – 15 October 2024 |
HK$4,000 (Open Team) HK$19,000 (Invited Team) HK$36,000 (Pledge Team) |
| After 15 October 2024, or absence / withdrawal on the event day |
HK$8,000 (Open Team) HK$38,000 (Invited Team) HK$72,000 (Pledge Team) |
- All sponsorship must be paid to Oxfam Hong Kong no later than 17 December 2024. Teams that raise HK$38,000 or more for Oxfam Trailwalker (OTW) 2024 will have priority in registering for OTW 2025. We reserve the right to not accept applications for future OTW events from participants who fail to comply with the above stipulations.