The (New) Hanford Hash House Harriers

We welcome you to run and drink beer with us

Monday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Tri-Cities area

FAQ: What is Hashing?  Is it really just an excuse to drink beer?

Hashing is a non-competitive cross country run through varied terrain.  Based upon the old-time British children's game of "Hounds & Hares," Hashers follow a trail conceived and marked by the "hares."  After an appropriate head start, the remaining "hounds" give chase as they seek out  the (sometimes circuitous) trail.  At the end, ceremonial beer is drunk, songs are sung, and stories are swapped.

According to our fellow hashers in Spokane, Hashing is to competitive running what slo-pitch is to major league baseball. If you enjoy good times and a few (or many, many) cold beers, you're hasher material.   While it is quite harmless fun, it would be inappropriate to bring your children, unless they are of drinking age.

Hashing has a colorful history. In 1938, the "Mother Hash" was started by British ex-pats in Kuala Lampur, Malasia. Today there are over 1400 hashes around the world. You will find at least one hash in almost every major city on the planet. contact us