VTH3 Trail #074: Fellowship of the Flexible King — Saturday Run/Walk/Hike

When: Saturday, August 2, 2025, 1:00 PM HST
Where: 213 VT-15, Jericho, VT 05465
Hares: Flexible Video Endoscope
What to bring: $6.69 hash cash because the tax is abolished, a pair of dry socks, maybe a full change of dry clothes, lambas bread, rings of power, your precious

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Unleash your inner halfling on a magical trail that will take you through Jericho and Underhill, which might as well be known as Middle Earth. While you won’t find any ring wraiths on trail, expect towering shiggy, knee deep rivers, sole sucking muck, ancient non-talking trees, and Rohan-esque grasslands. Yes your oversized, hairy hobbit feet will get wet, like when Sam runs out into the river after Frodo at the end of the first movie while the saddest song ever plays in the background. (I’m not crying, I just have something in my eye.)

Trail will be anywhere from 4 to 6 miles depending on how well Flexi’s fight with the Balrog goes that morning. Expect all the shiggy and at least one split that will lead to a breaking of the fellowship. But don’t worry, we’ll all get back together well before the very end. So throw your responsibilities away and be like that one very excited hobbit who once said before everything went horribly wrong: "I'm going on an adventure!"

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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.

Our trails average 4 to 5 hours so plan ahead!

🍻 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+.