VTH3 Trail #039: A Hashmas Carol 3 — Saturday Run/Walk

When: Saturday, December 9, 2023, 3:30 PM HST
Where: Maple Street Park and Pool, 75 Maple St, Essex Junction, VT 05452
Hares: Salty Cumpiss and Just Will
What to bring: Heads lamps, holiday costumes, bah-humbugs, nutcrackers, a sense of holiday humor, unwrapped toys

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’Twas a few weeks before Christmas and up north in Vermont,
A rowdy group was feeling restless and ready for a jaunt.

Holiday lights were hung around Essex with care,
Where soon the pack would be chasing their hare.

With hymnals in hand and beer in their belly,
Von Tramp was ready to sing very loud and quite yelly.

Familiar tunes could be heard above the pack’s obnoxious clatter,
So parents came outside to see what was the matter.

They listened intently before realizing with fright,
"These carolers are rude!" and ushered children from sight.

The hash hurried along with glee out into the snow
Because they had 16 more songs and a beer check to go.

But as the group ran away, a dad exclaimed for them to hear:
”That was actually pretty funny. We’ll see you next year!”

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It's time for our yearly caroling trail, where our would-be choir runs/walks between houses with festive lights and serenades anyone nearby with some adult-humored carols! Expect to hear songs about underwear, restrooms and perverted snowmen.

But don't worry, we'll provide the song books, you just need to bring the holiday spirit and an unwrapped toy. For this run, instead of our typical hash cash, please bring a new, unwrapped toy (or toys) for ages 1-14 which we will be collecting and donating to Toys For Kids VT.

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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!

🤔 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+.