Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program 2025/26
"Oxfam Trailwalker" is the largest hiking event in Hong Kong. To pass on the spirit of Perseverance, Unity, Challenge, and Empowerment to the new generation, and in alignment with the Education Bureau's 4Rs Mental Health Charter, Oxfam Hong Kong launches the "Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program 2025/26" now. This program is fully supported by Growth Partner and Funder, The D.H. Chen Foundation, in response to societal concerns about students' physical and mental health.
Latest Update - "Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program 2025/26" recruitment is now open
The “Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program 2025” was successfully held from February to November 2025. Watch the video below to learn more about the program and hear directly from past participants! 2025/26 Program is now open for registration. Schools may nominate interested students to participate and become “Young Trailwalkers”!
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Program Features
- Nurture 12-21 years old youths to become "Oxfam Young Trailwalker"
- Full guidance from Oxfam Trailwalker and professional trail running coaches
- Suitable for youths with limited exercise or hiking experience
- Each training session will take place on various trails in Hong Kong, including some sections of the MacLehose Trail, to enjoy the unique natural scenery of Hong Kong
- Training will include specific themes such as hiking knowledge, map reading, and basic first aid
- Participants are encouraged to complete the program at their own pace and according to their physical conditions, learning to enjoy nature and the joys of hiking
- Youth will be divided into teams of four, learning to collaborate and support one another to complete challenges together
- Participants who meet the attendance requirement will receive a program certificate
- Students may have the opportunity to participate in the "Oxfam Trailwalker 25km Youth Edition" in November 2026
- The program includes insurance coverage to ensure participant safety
Program Details
| Date | From December 2025 to July 2026 |
| Time | Weekends and Public Holidays (Morning Session) |
| Location | All major trails in Hong Kong, including part of the MacLehose Trail |
Application Details
| Application Period | From today until 5 December 2025 (Friday) |
| Target Participants | Youth aged 12-21 |
| Application Process | Please have the responsible teacher at the school complete the "School Application Form" and email it to [email protected] Participating Students should fill out the "Participant Application Form" (PDF), which should be collected by the school and emailed to [email protected]； Alternatively, students can fill out the online Form（https://forms.office.com/r/MAkNKqExwf）and submit the "Participant Declaration and Parent/Guardian Consent Form", then email it to [email protected] *Please include in the email subject line: Application for the "Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program2025/26" |
Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and teachers are only required to complete the school enrollment form to reserve a spot for students. For more information about the program and application, please refer to the following documents.
Download School Letter Download School Application Form
Program Partners
Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact Oxfam Development Education Team
Miss Chui Phone:3120-5149／Email:[email protected] OR
Miss Wong Phone:3120-5151／Email: [email protected]