TRAINING and PREPARATION resources

Safety briefing night - melbourne

Watch the Safety Briefing Night recording to find out all you need to know to get event ready for Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne 2024.

Oxfam Trailwalker is more than your average walk in the park — it’s a long, tough endurance event. But with proper preparation just about anyone can complete the challenge.

Training guides

Oxfam in collaboration with Melbourne Osteopathy Sports Injury Centre have developed the following Training Programs for participants to download. We have training programs for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced walkers for all 3 distances. We recommend that you consult with your doctor or Allied Health Specialist for advice relative to your personal fitness level and health.

33km Training Guide

Download the 33km training guide

55km Training Guide

Download the 55km training guide

100km Training Guide

DOWNLOAD THE 100KM TRAINING GUIDE

EVENT RULES

It's important that all Oxfam Trailwalker participants read the Event Rules prior to the Event. Please familiarise yourself by clicking below.

EVENT RULES

Nutrition 101

Learn about the importance of nutrition for your Oxfam Trailwalker Challenge with Alyse from Balmain Sports Medicine. Alyse will run you through the importance of carbohydrates, hydration and more!
https://balmainsportsmed.com.au/

Safety Briefing Night - Melbourne

Safety Briefing Night for Melbourne 2024 will be held on Thursday one week prior to the event. Stay tuned for details.

HYDRATION Guide

Download the hydration guide

Staying hydrated won’t just help you reach your goal; it’s key to your comfort and enjoyment of the experience. So, our friends at Precision Hydration have put together some advice to help you do just that.

nutrition guide

Download the nutrition guide

Ensuring that your nutrition is on the right track when taking part in a physical endeavour, such as Oxfam Trailwalker, is just as important as your fitness training. Download this gide to learn some important tips.

NUTRITION guide

Download the Nutrition Guide

Ensuring that your nutrition is on the right track when taking part in a physical endeavour, such as Oxfam Trailwalker, is just as important as your fitness training and preparation.

hydration guide

Download the Hydration Guide

Staying hydrated is key to your comfort and enjoyment of Trailwalker. So, our friends at Precision Hydration have put together some advice to help you do just that.

Safety Briefing Night - TBC

The Melbourne Safety Briefing Night will happen in March 2023, date TBC. Here is a recap from the latest Sydney event if your extra eager to get prepared!

support crew guide

DOWNLOAD THE SUPPORT CREW GUIDE

Training Tips

Check out our top tips for training and preparing for an Oxfam Trailwalker event.

Check out our training tips

Teamwork Tips

Oxfam Trailwalker is the greatest adventure you'll ever share. How well you work as a team can determine how much fun you have and how you achieve your goals.

Check out our Teamwork tips

Gear Tips

Our National Partners and Gear Experts, Paddy Pallin have put together their top 10 gear tips.

Check out our gear tips

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