About Us

The Melbourne Howlers Full Moon Hash House Harriers are a group of cross-country runners who enjoy getting out of the suburban area into the Australian bush to explore bushland and enjoy a great run within a drive of one hour from the Melbourne CBD. 

We follow the running traditions of the original Malaysian Hash House Harriers with some minor modifications.  

 The Run

 Runs are set on the Sunday nearest the full moon and commence at 3.00 p.m. in winter and at 4.00 p.m. during daylight saving time. 

The  duration  of the run is about one to one and a half hours and the run can also be walked.

 What You Need to Bring

Please bring all your own precooked food or fresh food to cook on the BBQ. Also bring your own plates and cutlery, and your own cooking implements.  

Also please bring your own drinking mug and personal drinks and drinks to contribute to the Grogmaster for any charges that may be brought against miscreants.

Also folding chairs unless advised otherwise.

 Guidelines

The runs will be held on the Sunday nearest to the full moon

The runs will all be in open country or parks in a bushland setting

All are welcome and there are no fees 

The hare will provide the BBQ facilities, either public or private

All food and drink will be BYO

The runs will be family friendly and hash songs will be sung 

 Disclaimer

By attending our monthly outings, you undertake not to hold the organisers, any affiliated individuals or the managers and owners of properties you traverse, responsible for any injuries, or mishaps whatsoever, and accept full responsibility for all your own actions. If you choose to run with us, you must agree and accept that the MHFMHHH Committee, the hare(s) duly appointed by the Committee, and the owners of the land and property where the run will take place will take all reasonable measures to ensure the safety and well being of the participants, but accept no liability for any injury, damage or loss, however these may occur. You will also not hold the committee, its members or any affiliated person(s) responsible for any accident, loss, damages or injury sustained by yourself before, during or after the run.  

Organiser  (appointed  in June 2026 for one year)

GM - Grand Mistress - Lorraine  "egg and bacon" "E&B" Gierckie- gierckie@tpg.com.au - 0417 637 129

Next Run 

The next Full Moon Run will be on Sunday 26July, 2026 at 3.00 pm in Churchill National Park, Lysterfield South. Hares Phantom and Happy

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