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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.
Committee (appointed June 2024 for one year)
Grand Master - John "Kokup" Leckie - 0438 905 354 - abacad10@bigpond.com
On Sec - John "Klingon" Perkins - 0411 143 744 - jlperkins@tpg.com.au
Grogmaster - Mike "Pol Pot" Hodgson: 0407 263 502 - mikepolhodgson@gmail.com
Grogmistress - Alice "Add On" Perkins - alice3499@gmail.com
Webmaster - Alan "Canny" McCann - 0417 330 076 - a.mccann@bigpond.net.au
Next Run
The next Full Moon Run is Run #302 on Sunday 7 December, 2025 from Braeside Park, Governor Road, Braeside, Melway 93 F1 . The run will start at 4:00pm and will be the last run for 2025.
There are toilets, shelter and BBQ’s in the Picnic Ground. Bread, salads & condiments will be provided by the hare. As usual, bring your own drinks and meat to cook on the BBQ after the run.
The forecast for Sunday is a cloudy day in the high teens with the possibility of a light clearing shower.
Directions – The simplest route from the city is to drive South on Springvale Road. About 2.5km after Lower Dandenong / Cheltenham Road, turn right onto Governor Road and after 500m, turn right into Braeside Park and proceed to the first Car Park.
FUTURE FULL MOON RUNS
7-Dec-25 302
4-Jan-26 303
1-Feb-26 304
1-Mar-26 305
29-Mar-26 306
3-May-26 307
31-May-26 308
28-Jun-26 309
2-Aug-26 310