About this episode

Kitty‑Leigh Oxley discusses the 2026 Community Traverse and its origins from the cancelled Northern Traverse.

This week, we’re joined by Kitty‑Leigh Oxley for a deep dive into the 2026 Community Traverse. The Community Traverse is a race with an extraordinary story, born from the ashes of the cancelled Northern Traverse, it became a shining example of what happens when community takes action. Kitty, David, and a band of loyal and dedicated volunteers pulled together at short notice, some even giving up their own race so others could still experience the magic of the Wainwrights Coast‑to‑Coast Nationa...

People in this episode

Hosts: Edwina Sutton, Gary Thwaites

Guest: Kitty‑Leigh Oxley

Topics covered

• Community events
• Running races
• Volunteerism
• Outdoor activities
• Sports community

Keywords

• Community Traverse
• Northern Traverse
• Wainwrights
• running
• volunteers
• race
• outdoor events

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Community Traverse, Northern Traverse

Places: Wainwrights Coast‑to‑Coast

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