Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne

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Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne 2005

Phil Vaughan / 19.04.2005

Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne 2005 has broken just about every Australian event record with more walkers than ever lining up to take on the challenge. 418 teams of four, 1,672 walkers in total, started on Friday 01 April from Jells Park in Wheelers for the 100km journey to Mt Donna Buang.
With 30 degree temperatures and strong northerly winds forecast, the weekend ahead looked even more daunting for the participants as they were to battle heat and fatigue over the 100km trail.
Despite the challenges, good preparation, hydration and unbelievable team spirit prevailed, and at least one team member from 97% of teams completed the event. Providing testament to the true spirit of Oxfam Trailwalker, a very impressive 57% of teams finished as complete teams of four.
There was intense competition at the front of the field, with seven teams jostling for top position. ‘The Queen’s Gurkha Signals’, won the day, pulling ahead in the latter stages to regain the title in 12 hours, 39 minutes. An hour behind them were team ‘8 Feet Under’, finishing in 13 hours 41 minutes and just behind, in third place, were team ‘Grunt’, crossing the line at 13 hours, 52 minutes.
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