For those preparing for the Oxfam Trailwalker 2017, Olinda will host a twilight training session on Saturday, 18 February.
The popular event is Oxfam’s largest annual fund-raising event, which takes place in Melbourne and other Australian capital cities.
Each year, it raises millions of dollars for Oxfam Australia’s work tackling poverty around the world.
Teams of four must walk or run 100km in 48 hours or less and each team must raise at least $1400 to participate.
The Olinda session is an opportunity to socialise, and discuss training tips and event strategies.
Oxfam Australia’s Event Fund-raising Manager, Anna Wemyss, said it would be a chance for participants to experience a guided training walk in both daylight and darkness, as the majority of those taking on the 100km trail chose to walk at night-time instead of sleeping.
“The Oxfam Trailwalker Night Training Walk is a great chance to experience night hiking for the first time,” Ms Wemyss said.
“For many people, it’s a completely new experience, walking in the bush at night.”
Ms Wemyss said anyone could participate in the walk, not just those registered for the 100km event.
The training walk will take place on Saturday 18 February, starting at Olinda Hall at 6.30pm, before finishing at 2am.
Cost is $15 to join, with a maximum of 300 participants.
To register for the training walk, or for the 100km event (registrations closing soon), visit www.oxfam.org.au/trailwalker.
