Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program
"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 launched the "Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program" starting in 2025. 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 - Applications are now open for the "Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program 2026/27"
Applications for the 2026/27 school year are officially open! Schools are invited to nominate interested students to become "Young Trailwalkers," and students can also self-nominate and sign up directly to take on the challenge.
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Annual Program Highlights & Participant Testimonials
Over the past two cohorts, the “Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program” has empowered over 220 young participants. Through a series of specialised training sessions and challenge days, our participants have fully carried on the Trailwalker spirit. They have also shown remarkable growth in their mindset, resilience, endurance, and interpersonal skills, transforming into true “Young Trailwalkers”! Check out the annual program highlights below to learn more about their journeys and insights.
Regular Hiking Training
Regular Hiking Training
Challenge Day
Challenge Day
Special Activity
Special Activity
Graduation Camp
Graduation Ceremony
2026/27 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 includes basic hiking knowledge and trail running techniques
- Training also features specialized topics and team-building events, including orienteering, the "Four-Leaf Clover" Relay Puzzle Race, the Backcountry Cooking Challenge, etc.
- 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 (Special Edition)” in November 2027
- The program includes insurance coverage to ensure participant safety
2026/27 Program Details
| Date | From September 2026 to August 2027 |
| Time | Mainly Weekends and Public Holidays (Morning Session) |
| Location | All major trails in Hong Kong, including part of the MacLehose Trail |
2026/27 Application Details
| Application Period | Now until 31 July 2026 (Friday) |
| Target Participants | Youth aged 12-21 |
| Application Process | Registration through Schools/Teachers Please have the teacher-in-charge to complete the "School Application Form" and email it to[email protected] Once submitted, the teacher will receive a confirmation email along with the "Participant Declaration and Parent/Guardian Consent Form" Participating Students should fill out the "Participant Application Form" and the "Participant Declaration and Parent/Guardian Consent Form". The school will collect both forms and email them together to [email protected]； Alternatively, teachers can arrange for students to fill out the online "Participant Application Form"（https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pa6fT7avwJ） Exclusive “Young Trailwalker” School Team If a school has more than 15 participating students, they may form an exclusive “Young Trailwalker” School Team. Training schedules and content can be customized to better fit the student’s timetable. If you are interested in forming a dedicated school team, please contact Oxfam Development Education Team Miss Chui (Phone: 3120-5149／Email: [email protected])for more details! Individual Students Registration Please fill out the online "Participant Application Form"（https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pa6fT7avwJ） After submitting the application form, students will receive a confirmation email and the "Participant Declaration and Parent/Guardian Consent Form". Once the declaration and consent form are completed, email to [email protected] *Please include in the email subject line: Application for the "Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program 2026/27" |
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
Organiser  | Growth Partner and Funder  |
| Program Consultant | Professor LAU Ka Wai, Maggie Research Associate Professor, School of Graduate Studies Lingnan University Hong Kong |
| Illustrator | Leung Ha |
| Supporting Organisations | THE SKYLINER LIMITED FATESPORT HK LIMITED MORAL TEAM HOLDINGS LTD. |
Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact Oxfam Development Education Team
Miss Chui Phone:3120-5149／Email:[email protected] OR
Mr Chiu Phone:3120-5131／Email: [email protected]