Welcome to the Motown Ann Arbor Hash House Harriers website! Feel free to poke around and get acquainted with us, or just show up to a hash. Check the calendar for upcumming hashes!
New to the Hash? Here’s a quick intro!
What is it and what do we do?
Info on the world-wide phenomenon of “hashing” and its 80+ year history is here. But in short, “The Hash,” is a noncompetitive social running & walking club.
- We stick together as a group to find and follow a trail made of marks.
- The marks are set in flour or chalk by a HARE. The trail may have false branches, check-backs, and other fun quirks. It’s kind of like a scavenger hunt for the “BEER NEAR” or beverage stop.
- The group running around to follow the trail are called HOUNDS.
- This is not a competitive or set-pace run. There is a large spectrum of paces for runners and walkers in our group.
As you may have already guessed, we have some hash lingo – they are bolded in blue throughout this page. Don’t worry – you’ll get the hang of it!
What will happen when I show up for the first time?
- Make sure you tell one of us you’re new (aka – a VIRGIN). We’ll show you the ropes!
- You’ll introduce yourself as “Just <<insert your name here>>” e.g., “Just John.”
- Most of the people in the hash have a hash name. This means something stupid or funny has happened on trail one time, and we’ve earned a name!
- Before we start, we have CIRCLE. This is where we introduce the marks you’ll see on trail, and all of our names.
What kind of marks will I see on this “trail”?
- You’ll have to come to hash to see for yourself! But, a common terminology, pictures, & definitions are here.
- Most hash groups use pretty similar marks, and there is a large dictionary to choose from. We always explain what kind of marks you’ll see at the beginning of the run in CIRCLE.
How much does it cost?
As of 9/2024, the MOA2H3 hash cash fee is $10 (Subject to change). HASH CASH is what you pay at the start of each hash for:
- Beverages: Which may include: “lawnmower”-style beer (think: PBR), better/craft beer (depends on your hare!), bottled water, and maybe some other alcoholic beverages (like white claws, little shooters, etc).
- Snacks: Any BEER NEAR / Beverage Stop should include some light snacks. It’s customary for snacks to be orange (like Cheetos) but not required; we also call it ORANGE FOOD
- Trail: A marked TRAIL to follow to the Bear Nears (Our trails typically feature two “BNs”)
- Anniversary gifts: Some hash cash goes to fund small gifts for folks who hash often. These are awarded when people hit various hashing milestones.
Hash cash typically does not include food / drinks during the ON AFTER, which may take place at a bar or restaurant and is paid for individually.
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