About Hashing

Hash History

“Hashing” began in 1938 in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) where a group of British expatriates enjoyed playing “paper chase” or the “hounds and hares” game. Each week a couple of blokes acted as hares and were given a short head start. The hares left a “scent” of shredded paper. The “pack” (of “hounds”) then proceeded to try and catch the hares, following their trail over hill and dell, barking “on” or “on-there” as they found trail. The chase typically concluded at a local pub, or “hash house” (named for their lackluster food), where the traditions of the Hash House Harriers began. Today there are more than 1,800  kennels throughout the world.

How to Join

The short answer? Just show up! Check our event's calendar on the home page, join the email list, or find us on Meetup  for information on where to be and when. 

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How To Find The Hash

Each week, hashers meet at a predetermined place. You can check the calendar, email, or Meetup ,and that will give you all the information you need to show up at the right place. You don’t need to let anyone know you are coming, just show up! 

Circle Up!

Once it has been deemed an acceptable time to begin,  the RA will gather everyone  up for introductions, special instructions, and sexercises.

The Actual Trail

After the circle-up, you will be pointed in the general direction of the trail start and will then be on your own (actually, you will surrounded by other hashers, but the difference is negligible). You will be looking for marks of flour or chalk and follow those markings until you reach a beer stop or the end of trail.

The End

The end destination of the trail is known as the on-in. This is usually a bar, restaurant or a hasher's personal residence. At the ending of the on-in, another circle is formed.   This will be marked by BN (beer near).  The Religious Advisor ("RA") calls the hares into the middle where they are called out for mistakes they made on trail. Visitors and virgins are also given justice for making the mistake of running with us. Accusations are also made for violations on trail, such as using a nerd name, showing up late or skipping the trail or together and just showing up at the end. Note: Do not wear new shoes, apparel that references competitive r*ces or r*nning clubs as this will lead to down-downs as well. If you do, prepare to drink for your foolishness. Accusations lead to down-downs. Songs are sung, beer or other beverages are consumed, food is eaten and much merriment is had by all.