The South Hams Hash House Harriers (SH4) run every Wednesday rain or shine, daylight or pitch black, every week of the year. We meet at 7:30pm, normally at a South Hams pub. New members and visitors and holidaymakers are always welcome. We are a very social running group, the oft quoted description of Hashes as “Clubs for Drinkers with a Running Problem” certainly applies to us.
The idea of Hashing is that the pack follow a (normally) pre-laid route over as much off road trail as possible. If there’s mud and water involved, so much the better. A good Hash will have different routes (splits) to allow Hashers of differing speeds to reach the end at a similar time so it’s quite an inclusive activity.
SH4 caters for everyone, from young children to octogenarians and anyone from fast walkers to dedicated runners. There is always at least one “long/short split” where less athletic Hashers can take the “short” option and the more athletic can “go long”. No one cares which you do, there’s no such thing as ‘winning’ a Hash.
If you’d like to join us, just turn up – see our Events Calendar for where to go. Your first run is free. After that it’s £2 a run or £40 a calendar year (payable between 1st January and the end of the first week in February).
In addition to Wednesday nights, the South Hams Hash enjoys a regular social scene including weekend events.
SH4 has developed some updated guidance to help keep you lovely lot safe(r) out on the trails – please head over to the ‘Stayin’ Alive (Stayin’ Alive)’ page
In the meantime, as a quick glimpse of the ‘headlines’, the key Health & Safety points have been condensed into this handy (…) little box that you could quickly snap for safekeeping on your phone, or that can be made available as a pocket-sized handout to keep about your person for future reference, if you prefer:
SH4 Pocket H&S Guide:
RUN PREPARED:
What3Words app installed. Activate mobile ‘tracking’ function, if using.
SH4 Hash phone: 07922 103701 EMERGENCY SERVICES: dial 999 or 112 and ask for ‘Police’, then ‘Mountain Rescue’ |