SH3: Got Hash?

It’s easy to take the easy road to relaxation on the weekends—especially when you live on an island in the Pacific, but even the most ardent couch potato gets the urge to commune with their wild side every once in a while.

If you are looking for an added zing to your weekend routine, the Saipan Hash House Harriers have just the thing as they commemorate the 1,100th meeting of the self-proclaimed drinking club with a running problem, Dec. 17.

Chances are that you’ve seen them running along major roadways, down your gravel road, along the beaches, and possibly even your back yard, but this weekend’s the hashers will be running to celebrate their 21st birthday.

Only SH3 Tyrant for Life, Haj F. Kramden, Sir! and the honorable Beerhead remain on island from the inaugural jaunt through the jungle on Saturday, Dec 15, 1984, and they are calling for anyone who has ever ran a hash, thought about doing it, heard about it, or has a heartbeat to join them.

Whether you’re a backsliding hasher who has strayed from the path or one who has never taken part in the weekly journey through the jungle, today’s event is one not to be missed.

On a regular hash, the “Hares” leave from the starting point, or box, and down the pre-made trail with a 10-minute headstart. From then on they become fair game as the “Hounds” race onto the trail in search of the “Hares” following a mixture of flour and ribbon that guide the way to the finish, or “On Home”.

Today’s run will be led by the veterans of many memorable runs—Maxcheesmo and Dogleg, and the duo should produce another one of their trademark adventures that wows the locals and tourists alike.

While today’s cross-island trek will include the same week to week fun, the organizers of the 1,100th hash have added plenty of adventure and activities to honor the organization’s coming of legal drinking age.

To participate in this weekend’s run, show up to the Bank of Guam parking lot in Garapan at 3pm, and don’t be late. The cost to participate in the hash is $10, and includes a commemorative T-shirt designed by Mr. Happy Pockets, Drinks, snacks, a dinner catered by Hamilton’s Restaurant, and a night of dancing to the musical stylings of Galvin Guerrero.

First timers are advised to come equipped with their entry fee, running shoes, and a cross between running and hiking attire. Kramden said to “Be prepared not for a race but for an adventure.”

For more information about the 1,100th running of the Saipan Hash House Harriers, contact the wise and honorable Ciega by calling 322-9464.