VTH3 Trail #026: Plogging in Public – A Green Up Day Run/Walk

When: Saturday, May 6, 2023, 1:00 PM HST
Where: Next to Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403
Hares: Flexible Video Endoscope and Just Hannah
What to bring: gardening/work gloves, one of those trash grabbers, something bright with safety colors, hash cash, whistle, virgins, jokes about garbage and/or raccoons
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This Green Up Day live your best trash panda life and get ready for the trashiest run of the year! 🦝 ♻️

And what do we do on a Green Up Day trail? We run around a pick up garbage at the same time! But you know what the worst thing about running around and picking up garbage at the same time? Saying it—it’s just so many words. Thank goodness for our Swedish friends from Ikea-land because they invented the word “plogging”! Yes, you read that correctly. It’s the dirtiest sounding word that has to do with garbage! And according to science you burn WAY more calories plogging than you do jogging. Seriously, that part’s on Wikipedia. Neat!

We’ll provide the bright green official Green Up Day trash bags, some thin rubber gloves, adult beverages and plenty of trash. You bring anything else you might need to avoid having to touch icky things or get hit by cars—gardening gloves, trash grabbers, safety colored clothing, etc. We’ll also have prizes for the hashers who pick up the most trash on trail.

♻️ TLDR; Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your weird neighbor who has a bunch of cats because we’ll be plogging in public this Green Up Day!
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🏃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!

❗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 10 to 15 hashers at every event! They're just all bad at social media.

🤔 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. While we are primarily a winter kennel and run every other Saturday during winter (November-April), we continue hashing year-round in summer too on the first Saturday of the month (May-October). You can join us on Saturdays by seeing 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! All attendees must be 21+.

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.