Rhode Island Hash House Harriers

Hare Guidelines

General Guidelines

Hashing has no rules, but Haring does.

To ensure that we all have fun, and that the Hares aren't dismembered, here are a few guidelines.

USE COMMON SENSE!

VIRGIN HARES must lay with experienced Hares, never with other Virgins.  

Run start. The start should allow sufficient, safe parking without tickets, towing, etc. Be sure the expected crowd can be accommodated at the start area. Don't put us out in the middle of a busy street.

Run end. The end will be in an area where beer is legal, and where the hash can congregate without interference. Light is necessary and may have to be provided by lanterns, etc. Don't put us in an illegal area where the Police are going to rush us out of. Get everyone to the finish in about an hour. Avoid traffic, crossing busy intersections, and respect "No Trespassing" signs.

LOST HASHERS: Hares are responsible for finding any Hashers still out on the trail by the time the ON ON is over. This is good incentive to lay a well-marked trail!!! The search party starts with the hares.

Planning

Have enough beer for everyone, Buy Extra, you can always use it at home afterward. For A to B runs, hares are to transport hashers back to the start and may make a few trips. Plan to have a large enough vehicle to do this.

The Trail

Run the entire run and time it to estimate the overall length. If it's at night, run it in the dark to avoid losing your way in a canyon while haring live.

Flour marks should be approximately every 10 paces.

Hare arrows should be used to indicate any change in direction and at all street corners. Toilet paper can be used when flour and arrows cannot be seen.

Checks tend to bring the strewn out run group together, as front runners look for true trail from a check while the rest of the pack reaches the check waiting for an inkling as to where to go next.

• A run should contain approximately a half dozen checks. Fewer could make for a boring trail, and a lot more can make for a much longer run.
• The trail should start up within 100 yards of the check. Back tracks should be less than 1/4 mile long.
• A trail should be easy to follow when you are on trail, flour placement can be clever, but should not be hidden.
• Use interesting checks to keep the pack together, not obscure trails.
• Trails should not go through private property without owners' permission.
• Dangerous places, such as unstable cliffs on night runs, deep or fast water crossings or heavy traffic areas, should be avoided.
• Beer checks are a good idea, and should include sodas & plenty of water. Long and/or hot trails should include extra water.
• At a check, a trail cannot 'die'. If a trail is marked and it is not true trail it should be marked with an 'X'.

RUN LENGTH.

• 2 1/2 to 4 miles
• If you want longer runs you must have a turkey-eagle split. No one should have to run more than 4 miles if they don't want to.
• Shorter runs are encouraged especially if bushwhacking is involved.
• Stash flour on trail to avoid carrying a heavy bag.
• Remember it's supposed to be fun not a death march.

Run Budget

You are responsible to buy the following:.

• Beer for Circle and Beer Stop

•  Munchies if looking for good ratings

Directions:

Get your directions to the Hare Raiser a week before your hash.