Birmingham Hash House Harriers (BH3)

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WHAT'S A HASH?

Brief Description

The Hash House Harriers is the largest non-competitive running club in the world. Virtually all major cities throughout the world, on every continent have got a Hash club.

‘Hashing’, as it is known, involves running from a pub, following a trail of flour around a circular course for 5 miles or so and then returning to the pub for some refreshment & prizes!.

The trail followed is in the style of a paper chase, which the ‘hares’ set the day before. The ‘hounds’ follow the trail, which involves working as a team with the fitter runners checking out false routes while the slower ones catch up.

There are regular regroups, to pause for breath, enjoy the view or listen to some historical information about the area.

Hash events are always sociable, and suit virtually all levels of fitness as the flour trail enables everyone to run or walk at a speed they feel comfortable with.

Usually there is a small registration fee (about £2) that is used to purchase the 'prizes' (down downs) that are handed out at the pub when all competitors are back & have got themselves fed & watered. All first timers will get a 'prize', as well as all cheats & hares.

Last updated: 14/01/2012

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