Big Hump Hash House Harriers

Big Hump Hash House Harriers runs St. Louis on its own terms: hare-and-hounds trails, cold beer, and a circle that turns every Wednesday and Saturday into its own RunSesh ritual.

Quick take

This is a drinking club with a running problem, and that is exactly the point. Lace up for shiggy trails, earn your down-down, and let the circle do the rest.

Best for

• Social runners who want beer and laughs after the miles
• Hash newcomers ready to learn the traditions
• Runners who enjoy themed events and group songs
• Anyone who wants walkers, turkeys, or eagles on the same trail
• People chasing a post-run social scene, not a PR

When and where

• Wednesdays with circle around 6pm
• Saturdays on the 2nd and 4th of each month
• Locations rotate across the St. Louis area each week
• Check the hareline at big-hump.com/hareline.php before you show up

Details

• Terrain covers urban streets, trails, and shiggy
• Turkey trail runs 3 to 5 miles; Eagle trail runs 5 or more miles
• Walkers are welcome and have their own option
• Runs are non-competitive with multiple route choices per hash
• Post-run circle includes down-downs, beer, and songs
• On-after continues at local bars or halls
• Strollers are not suited for shiggy terrain
• Dogs are not part of the standard hash setup

Why runners like it

• The circle is the payoff: down-downs, songs, and cold beer after every trail
• Hashpitality is real, your crew pulls you in fast and the traditions stick
• Beer, snacks, themed events, and an on-after make each RunSesh its own occasion

First visit

• Regular hashes are free to attend
• Special events run $45 to $135
• No membership required to show up and run
• Grab the current hareline at big-hump.com/hareline.php for location and time
• Wear shoes you do not mind getting dirty on shiggy trails

Good to know

Alcohol is central to the hash experience. If you skip the drinking, you can still run the trail, but the circle and down-downs are built around it.