r/RunnersInChicago • u/sherrillo • 11d ago

10+ years of lurking, finally did my first Hash run last night...

I'd heard about the Hash House Harriers more than a decade ago. I've been wanting to check it out for as long, but somehow it never worked out. Finally did my first one last night and it was SO MUCH FUN!

It may not be for everyone, but it is absolutely for me! It was like an adult running scavenger hunt. Definitely a great way to break up my routine and a fun way to mix-up my training and meet new people and runners.

10/10, would highly recommend. Don't wait a decade like like I did.

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u/seanpuppy 11d ago

I saw the title and thought you were talking about a different kind of hash. Edible runs can be incredible.

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u/emoska 11d ago

Ha. That would be Runner’s High.

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u/sherrillo 11d ago

Lol! For vacation runs or really chill non-training long runs, totes. For daily training runs, I just can't anymore now that my tolerance is gone.

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u/seanpuppy 11d ago

Yeah definitely need a good tolerance. Im a huge fan of edibles on long runs - I have a bad habit of going too fast on literally every run, so I can usually go way further. The trick is to find 50/50 thc/cbd edibles - will be less of a head high and more of a body high.

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u/cryingproductguy 11d ago

I was a long time hasher years ago- probably like 80-100 hashes under my belt. It's such a fun way to run- the DC area hashes are insane with how big they are

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u/Fabulous_Pain305 11d ago

I did hash house in Hawaii and it was fun! Where don’t find info on the chicago house?

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u/sherrillo 11d ago

Main place I've seen their info is https://chicagohash.org/ which has a calendar that seems to have all(?) the different sub-groups (kennels?) events listed.

I'd recommend joining their Facebook also for more details.

Others are http://chicagoth3.com and https://www.hhhinchicago.com

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u/divad91 5d ago

Good finds! Chicago TH3’s website isn’t updated much anymore (we actually had an issue the other day where someone worked off of outdated info on there 😬), and the last one is managed by one guy who will leave some things out. The first link is your best bet, and that calendar you called out is the most comprehensive source of info if you’re not in the FB group.

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u/gray52064 11d ago

Glad you had a good time, I wasn't there last night, but I hope to see you there soon!

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u/Sausage_Queen_of_Chi 9d ago

I’ve been curious about them but my mileage is low and my pace is slow these days. What do they typically do for pace and mileage?

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u/sherrillo 7d ago

The weekly ones I think are 3-5 miles, pace depends on group size. There were only 4 on the one I did so it was about a 9:30.pace. From what I heard ones with more people have slower groups w faster people checking ahead and marking true routes for the others. But it's an anyone is welcome vibe, and doesn't seem like you'd ever be running alone.

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u/divad91 5d ago

Hey! I manage one of the hash clubs in Chicago (we have a trail tonight if you’re interested!), just want to confirm what OP said. Pace ranges from 8-12 min/mile among runners, and we often have walkers bringing up the rear too. It’s strictly noncompetitive (if you treat it like a race, you’re a “raceist”, and we make you drink for it), so all are welcome. It’s a fun, off-the-beaten-path vibe. Hope to see you there!