In general, the FRB’s run all Bad Trails and by the time we normal runners get to an Intersection, Beer Check or the On-In, we’ve caught up with them…. ingenious, no? Hashes are NOT competitive events. The Trail is usually 2 – 3 miles in length and can easily be walked, but with all the variations derived from BT’s, Checks, YBF’s, and other dirty tricks, it can challenge even the fastest runners. But keep in mind: "We run to the Beer!" (i.e. the runs are for fun, although many of our Pack don’t consume alcohol). The end of the run (where the Hares are finally safe) is called the "On-In" or "On-Home". From here we proceed to Circle Up for….

The Religious Adviser (RA) runs Religion according to the established "whim of the Pack". Everyone gets in a Circle and "Down-Downs" (beer chugs) are meted out for various "offences" occurring on Trail. Those not wanting to partake of alcohol may substitute any other beverage of their choice, or designate, by proper protocol, someone else to stand in their stead. After new members of the Hash are deemed worthy, the Pack bestows a Sacred Hash Name in place of their mortal name (Before you are named, you are called "Just Whoever" - Hashers are never referred to by their last names or anything but their Hash Name, once named). Be forewarned, Hashing is for adults over 21 only and if you are easily offended by sexually colorful language, Hashing may not be for you.

On- After

From here, the Pack moves to some other location for the "On-After". The price of admission includes all the beer and water for Beer Checks and Religion as well as great food provided by either the Hares or our Hash Stew-burner. But the party’s not over yet! The On-After is usually held at Dr Rockit’s, our local "Hash Bar".

That’s about it, there’s lots more tradition and terminology, but it will come quickly. Like our founding Grand Master, FUCKING EINSTEIN, told me long ago, "You’re a Hasher, but just don’t know it!"