Oxfam Trailwalker and Hong Kong

Since the 1980s, the Oxfam Trailwalker has emerged as one of Hong Kong’s most prominent sporting events, challenging teams to traverse a demanding 100-kilometre route along the MacLehose Trail within a 48-hour time frame. Its sustained success in generating charitable funds for Oxfam Hong Kong has not only attracted significant public and institutional attention domestically but has also served as a model for comparable endurance events internationally.

The book explores the evolution and multifaceted impact of this distinctive event. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives in policy studies, public administration, political philosophy, social psychology, and history, its chapters demonstrate that the Oxfam Trailwalker serves far-reaching purposes beyond its philanthropic mandate, encompassing the expansion of international reach, the strengthening of collaborative governance, the fostering of corporate engagement with social causes, and the enhancement of individual and collective well-being.

The insights presented in this volume are pertinent to broader debates concerning the revitalization and future development of Hong Kong. It constitutes essential reading for scholars, students, NGO executives, and members of the public interested in event management, sports studies, and Hong Kong culture.