About

We meet every Thursday night in Philly, following a marked trail set by one of us (the hare). Runs typically last about an hour to an hour and a half, covering three to five miles in all weather conditions (dress and plan appropriately) usually ending at the same place that the run started.

For more history do some reading here, you lazy bastard.

No need to be a star runner; we welcome all levels. Our runs start and end at a bar because, well, we love beer. Don’t worry if you’re not speedy; our trails cater to everyone. After the run, we gather at the bar for some singing, laughter, and, of course, more beer.

We are global drinking club with a running problem The Ben Franklin Mob Hash House Harriers (BFMH3) is a Philadelphia-based chapter of the Hash House Harriers.

BFM Standard Hash Marks

• (Mark, blob)

A standard mark (usually a dollop of flour). Three in a row will have harriers screaming “On-On” for true trail. If you don’t find three in a row after a while, chances are the hares lead you astray. Turn back!

X (Check)

The trail can go in any direction, split up and start looking.

F (False)

Go back to the last Check and try a different direction.

← (Arrow, True Trail)

Used to keep harriers headed the right way. If you’re crossing a street, or turning a corner and aren’t using a Check, you should put down an Arrow. Use these any time the trail direction is a bit confusing (unless you put down a Check).

BC# (Back Check)

Accompanied by a number (i.e. 5). Harriers retrace this number of Marks, treating the final one like a Check. Hares may mark CB, it’s the same thing.

BN (BEER Near):

Mark on a BFM trail this mark indicates a BEER check. Harriers will look for a close bar with an Arrow pointing in, or a pre-arranged spot with a stash of beverages.

SN (Shot Near)

Sometimes the hare brings a premixed shot instead of, or in addition to a BN.

♫ (Song Check)

A mark on trail to keep the pack together – it’s essentially a spot where everyone must stop and wait for other hashers and then sing a song, then treat it as a check.

ON-IN

Signifies the end of your trail and running kennel should be heading back to the indicated bar

Other marks can sometimes be used, so pay attention at circle! If you really want more information about laying trail go here for our kennel’s tips and tricks.