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The support

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We'll look after you and your teammates on every step of your Trailtrekker journey - from the point you sign up, before you set off, and during and after the event.


As soon as you enter your team you'll get a toolkit of fundraising and training materials, as well as online support and an Oxfam contact for personal advice.

What you'll get out of it...

Before

We'll look after you on every step of your journey. You'll get the latest fundraising and training toolkits, comprehensive online support, an experienced Oxfam contact for personal advice and an invitation to a preparation session. If you're entering multiple teams - we'll even come to your organisation to present essential preparation tips.


At the start

Imagine, a thousand other people feeling the same as you. A mixture of excitement and anticipation - about to trek out into the unknown. With free camping (optional) and a feast to set you up for the challenge laid on the night before, the excitement at the event hub starts to build early!



On the way

There are regular large checkpoints where you'll meet your support crew, put your feet up and receive first aid if you need it. Oxfam volunteers will keep you going with smiles and words of encouragement, and you'll get a much-needed hot meal along the way too.



At the finish line

The joy of crossing the line with your friends as the crowd cheers you on is hard to beat. You'll also get your special Trailtrekker medal, plus hot showers, drinks, a massage from qualified sports therapists, a hearty meal, a very warm glow and an incredible sense of achievement.



Afterwards

Once the inevitable aches and blisters have gone, that sense of achievement will stay with you for a lifetime. What's more, you can rest assured that you've earned every penny you've raised.



Event support

When you take part in Trailtrekker, you're taking part in an exceptionally well organised event with a vast support infrastructure working in the background. 

You can be sure that everything is in place to take care of your team and enable you to push onto the finish line. Without this support you'd never make it. 

Did you know?

  • We create our own communications network in case telephones fail. 

  • Have a fleet of 4x4s, quads and off-road ambulances to cover the course. 

  • Serve over 6,500 meals to keep you moving.

  • Have almost 500 staff and volunteers looking after you.