VTH3 Trail #086: Invasion of the PooFlingers — Saturday Run/Walk/Hike
Details
When: Saturday, February 7, 2026, 1:00 PM HST
Where: Leddy Park Near Ice Rink, 216 Leddy Park Rd, Burlington, VT
Hares: Nurse RainBlow and Easy As 123
What to bring: $6.9 hash cash, change of dry socks, foot traction probably/maybe, fond memories of the original Nut Hut, other PooFlingers
————————————
This weekend, Von Tramp is playing host to PooFlingers H3. Do I know anything about this mysterious group of doo-doo tossing hashers? Not really. It would seem most of their presence has been scrubbed from the internet (or someone forgot to keep paying for their website). Rumors have it they used to hash once a month but I don’t think that’s the case anymore. So it’s like a secreter club within a not-so secret club.
The trail starts from the further in lot of Leddy Park and will mostly consist of snow pack with a few spots that may include knee deep snow as well as the potential for ankle deep water. And like most secreter clubs, PooFlingers has their own set of rules we’ll need to abide by while we’re out there. In accordance to the Rules of PooF, all beers stops will be running beer stops to keep us all moving and grooving.
————————————
🏃What is Hashing?
What do you get when you combine running (or walking), a combination scavenger hunt, silly songs, inappropriate jokes, kilts, and beer?
Meet the Hash House Harriers, a non-competitive running social club. Hash runs, called trails, are non-competitive scavenger hunt-style events where you can enjoy a scenic run/walk at your own pace followed by a social gathering with food and drink. The route is marked on the ground with chalk or biodegradable flour. The "hare" is a volunteer who plans the run and marks the trail. The "hounds" are the other runners who follow the trail. Just like a scavenger hunt!
🤔 Do I have to run?
Nope! In hashing, the athletic and competitive aspects of running take a back seat to the social side of things. Hashing caters to all levels of runners, with a few walkers at each hash. Von Tramp hash trails are usually 3-6 miles; most even have a split trail for walkers or runners who wish to do a shorter distance.
🍻 Do I have to drink?
While we do enjoy a nice cold beer, consumption is completely optional. There is always water and non-alcoholic options. There is never any obligation to drink alcohol.
🌲 Who are the Von Tramp Hash House Harriers?
The Von Tramp Hash House Harriers (VTH3) was founded in 2021 by two thirsty hashers who did not want to stop being active during winter in Vermont. We run every other Saturday during winter (November-April). You can see when all of our upcoming trails are happening on our website. You can also join us on Facebook.
👋 Ready to give hashing a try?
Join us for a trail! All you need is some comfortable running gear. If it's a wet or wintry day, a change of clothes (or at least socks) is recommended.
We're a very welcoming and accepting group of lovable idiots. And who knows, you might even enjoy yourself. Plus, your first trail is always free!
BUT....... if you're still wondering if hashing is right for you, check out our blog post that covers everything you need to know about hashing with us here in Vermont.
❗This meet-up is intended to help reach out to new members.
Don't let the low numbers of people who RSVP on this site fool you: there are generally 15 to 20 hashers at every event! They're just all bad at social media.
All attendees must be 21+.