Is there a course record for vetrans and if so what is it?

Rick says: Hi Paul - good question! I'm not sure of the fastest ever veterens time, I'll have to look ino this. The fastest time this year for a Veterens team was 13 hours 15 mins 12 secs. This was set by Team Szerelmey.

Paul | November 18, 2009 8:59 PM

Hi

If we cannot raise the £2500 and can only get pledges for say £1500, does that mean we cannot enter.

Thanks

Hi Terry. We are expecting teams to hit the fundraising target - (£2,300, not £2,500).

We've increased the fundraising target as part of a full review of Trailwalker. This works out at each member raising £575, less if your support crew help you to raise money.

I accept that we're asking for a reasonable sum - but it does compare favourably to other charity events, such as the London Marathon. Marathon runners are expected to raise between £1,500 - £2,000 each to secure a guaranteed place.

We also had a look at what other charities ask from similar events and found that £2,000 was a common amount for example both Marie Curie's Great Escape Challenge & the Caledonian Challenge and many of the 3 peaks challenges ask for a similar amount.

Ultimately we've made these changes to ensure that Trailwalker continues to be a fantastic fundraising event for Oxfam & the Gurkha Welfare Trust.

I hope that this makes sense and we can continue to count on your support.

Terry | November 13, 2009 4:21 PM

Hi
Can others join the teams to walk different stages, even if they aren't registered as team members?

Rick says: Hi Barry, people are welcome to join you, just as long as they don't carry you!. Just bear in mind if they are not a registered walker that Oxfam will have no responsibility for them.

Regards

barry robinson | November 10, 2009 10:56 PM

Hi,

How do most of the support teams get around, we have some people willing to be support, but they cannot drive and how many times do the support crew meet you?

Thanks
Julie

Rick says: Hi Julie. Your Support Crew will need to be able to drive I'm afraid. Without a car they're not going to be able to get to all of the meeting points. I'd say on average Support Crews meet their teams about 6-8 times. Sometine to provide cleans socks, sometimes to provide cooked food. Happy hunting!

Julie | November 9, 2009 10:56 AM

can pregnant women take part?

Oxfam Rick says: Hi Danielle - I don't feel qualified to answer this question. My recommendation is that you talk to your doctor.

Danielle | November 1, 2009 7:23 PM