VTH3 Trail #050: May the Trashy Derby Be With You — Green Up Day Run/Walk/Hike

When: Saturday, May 4, 2024, 1:00 PM HST
Where: Eagle Mountain Natural Area, 32 Henry Rd, Milton, VT 05468
Hares: Sp*rm Burpin’ Shorty and Rebel's C*m
What to bring: $6.9 hash cash, gardening/work gloves, one of those trash grabber things, fully articulate movie-quality Stormtrooper replica armor, padawans, a fancy hat!

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It’s Green Up Day! It’s Star Wars Day! It’s the Kentucky Derby It’s… all three?!

There’s no need to travel to Kentucky or a galaxy far, far away to find natural wonders worth cleaning up. Join our own Jedi Hash Masters Spermy and Scum for a kid-friendly trail as we venture over to Eagle Mountain in Milton to fill up as many green trash bags as possible. Did I say kid-friendly? I meant trashy and kid-friendly. Just have the kids pretend they’re scavengers like Rey and might discover a cool old helmet like Bump did a few months back. And it’s the Kentucky Derby, so make sure to wear your fanciest cranium covering, as is tradition.

We’ll provide some crappy rubber gloves, adult beverages and plenty of garbage. You bring anything else you might need to avoid having to touch icky things—gardening gloves, trash grabbers, droids, Force powers etc. We’ll do our best to get some the bright green official Green Up Day trash bags but we ran out of the three dozen(!) we had last year, so make sure to pick some up locally in your own town! And, as always, there’s prizes for the hashers who pick up the most trash and a prize for the best hat!

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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+.