The Hash House Harriers is a more social version of Hare and Hounds, where you join the pack of hounds (runners) to chase down the trail set by the hare or hares (other runners), then gather together for a bit of social activity known as the On In or Down Down with refreshment, humor, song and the occasional feast. In most groups, all are welcome, young and old, fast or slow, so don't wait to get in shape, just come on out and join us.
Hashing originated in December 1938 in Kuala Lumpur, then in the Federated Malay States (now Malaysia), when a group of British officers and expatriates began meeting on Monday evenings to run.
In 2011 with 1965 hash groups registered in the world directory, located in 1283 cities in 185 countries, it is easier than ever for you to find fun, trail, and friendship where you live.
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The Hash generally meets at a place chosen by the hares (those that have set the trail) and the pack set off at the appointed hour along a clearly defined trail (blobs of flour, shredded paper or chalk) with the front runners calling "ON, ON" for the benefit of the slower runners and late comers catching up. Every 500 metres or so the trail will end, signified by a check mark which is in the form of a circle. The frontrunners on reaching the check start searching for the new trail. This can be in any direction.
The time taken by the frontrunners to find the new trail allows the runners at the back to catch up thus increasing the chances of everyone reaching the Hash Home at the end at roughly the same time. The frontrunners will usually find that the cunning hares have laid some false trails in addition to the real trail – these are designed to ensure that the really fit types will become exhausted more quickly and keep together with the slower hashers. Hash runs are usually about 5 kms long and are designed to last more or less 1 hour.
Mexico Hash House Harriers
Mexico Hash House Harriers