Skipton, U.K.
June 5, 2010
Available distances:
100 km
Event URL: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/trailtrekker
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Oxfam charity challenge, Trailtrekker, a non-stop 100km walk - or run - across the Yorkshire Dales to raise money for Oxfam. The weekend event is in its second year and the charity is aiming to get 1,000 people to take part.
The 100km walk starts in Skipton on 5th June 2010 and loops back to finish in Skipton on the following day. Teams of four walk through the night to complete the course in under 30 hours.
A few facts:
Oxfam's 100km charity challenge takes place in thirteen different countries around the world with over 15,000 people taking part globally.
Last year the average time taken to complete was 28 hours.
The 1st team to complete it took 13 hours and 26 minutes.
The oldest participant last year was 72-years-old.
Last year 72% of participants completed the challenge.
Trailtrekker was started as a test of fitness by the Gurkhas in Hong Kong.
There are safety checkpoints along the way with food and refreshments.
It is 62 miles, which is 2.5 marathons! It has to be completed in under 30 hours so you can walk - or run - it!
The event also needs people to help out as a support crew. Last year saw 150 volunteers getting involved to support the walkers.
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Organization: Oxfam U.K.
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June 4, 2011
Skipton, U.K.
Oxfam Trailtrekker Yorkshire Dales
38.6 km, 64.9 km, 100.0 km
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