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Run, Special Event

Run 2527 – Halloween Hash Run

October 27, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Abandoned Pussy and Princess Monkey Spanker

Location: Vern’s

622 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1G4

https://maps.app.goo.gl/uP9BpN2sXd9zCQp67

RA: Hump the Shark

Attendance: 25

Ready to Energize!

The Beginning

Halloween is an interesting time of year for some. It brings out some creativity for those that like to dress up! With the Monday run falling a few days before the calendar Halloween, time for a downtown run from a dive bar.

AP and PMS have been magnanimous is setting trail recently, somewhat due to their commitment to the hash, and perhaps some free time afforded them by the teacher strike.

Vern’s is a special place to host a run. Not for the mainstream, they cater to a clientele on the edge of society. A great place to host a dress up hash run! The downstairs location made the vibe even more special!

The hashers assembled in the basement dive bar and a bit of costume appraisal took place prior to the run.

Others in costume were afraid to come into the bar, so we will find them in the circle! Some baseball game was on in the bar, but it was time to circle up outside!

A few additions to the group here!

Insane Bolt ran the circle as we went through the announcements and introductions.

The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks to expect for the circle!

With some explanation on the use flagging and the pack was released. Off we went to find the marks!

The Trail

A hunt for marks began. Some false trails to allow the fast runners to vent some energy, then find and follow the true trail.

Continuing our urban exploration, the start to angle toward the river trail system.

Carrying on through Princess (Monkey Spanker) Island Park, we had both dark pathways and parks.

There was a huge staircase out of the river valley. For those that missed the check, 167 stairs in total. Too exhausted to take any pictures, but the view was spectacular!

Hashers taking it all in.

Hump the Shark trying to get in shape for the remainder of the run

More sites to take in . Of course a run through the Library concourse is good form.

Dodging traffic, people, other distractions then off to the C-Train for a cross town rescue.

Finally, the regroup vehicle was spotted and there was much rejoicing.

Refreshments were enjoyed until it was time to head back to the bar.

Milling about – there was a show for the ones that were there!

Beer was ordered and paid for with cash only. Did not know that we had that sort of thing still around! Down down’s to follow.

Down Down’s

Hump the Shark was the chosen Religious Advisor (RA) for the evening. He had quite a task ahead of him with the amount of material generated on trail.

The hares were celebrated for setting a fine trail. Notwithstanding the large distance we had to cover. An epic trail was set and delivered.

Other offences we cited by the RA.

With the down down’s completed, we were declared “on the piss”. Apparently the baseball game was still on for those that were interested.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

The trail ended up to be close to 10 km in length. However, a portion of this was on the C-Train. Thus, personal records were set for the speed of some of those km’s. Great views of the city and an opportunity to see parts of the city not normally experienced.

Hash Extra

Here are some photo’s of the walkers and pictures provided by others!

Run, Special Event

Run 2525 – Thanksgiving Leftovers Run

October 13, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Abandoned Pussy and Princess Monkey Spanker

Location: Local 403 Eatery

380 Canyon Meadows Dr SE #3133, Calgary, AB T2J 7C3

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zcBALTy24wfXfMLg6

RA: Hardly

Attendance: 14

Thankful for Wet Beaver

The Beginning

The Thanksgiving Holiday is a significant milestone in the calendar. Lots of turkey and family stuff going on. Setting a Thanksgiving Hash Run is getting more difficult as the group gets smaller, and those willing to host are scarce.

For this year, we decided for make the Thanksgiving Run a regular evening run and found two enthusiastic teachers with time to set trail.

Abandoned Pussy and Princess Monkey Spanker volunteered to set trail from Local 403 Eatery and Pub off Canyon Meadows Drive SE. This location is very close to Fish Creek, a harbinger of things to come!

The group arrived in the twilight as darkness for the run is now a thing. We started inside and waited patiently for the group to fill out.

We headed outside to circle up in the diminishing daylight. Needed to get the circle done and out on the trail as darkness will be a challenge for the Fish Creek experience that the hares had in store for us.

Insane Bolt was the Hashmaster of the day. He quickly went through the announcements and introductions prior to calling for the hares.

The hares described the marks they had planned for the trail!

The pack was released to find the marks of the true trail.

The Trail

Off from the parking lot, we headed toward Fish Creek Park to see if we were on trail. A cunning false trail was awaiting the fast hashers. Eventually, the true trail was discovered and the park was afoot!

Off to the dark trails of Fish Creek. Some interesting things were seen, including a wet beaver and a marked tree.

Through the dark pathways, we finally emerged out of the valley and into the neighbourhood!

Eventually, we stumbled upon the regroup after taking the pedestrian C-Train bridge over Macleod Trail.

A bit of mingling in the dark while enjoying the beverages from the regroup car.

PMS figuring things out. Was it really that long and hard?

After a discussion, it was decided to do abbreviated outside down down’s with Hardly as the Religious Advisor (RA).

The Down Down’s

Hardly made up material and we agreed that the choir would be the group! Let’s get this done so we can go inside for more beer!

The hares were acknowledged followed by other accusations. A rant of stories, truth and lies.

After all the stories were delivered, Hardly declared the group “on the piss”.

The group retired to the Local 403 for more refreshments and food. A fine trail was enjoyed by all.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

The trail was somewhere around 6 km through the darkness of Fish Creek! An enjoyable hashing experience was had by all.

Run

Run 2424 – Teachers Strike Run

October 6, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Abandoned Pussy, Princess Monkey Spanker and Hot Cheeks

Location: Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub

140 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0A3

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2kNso5oFw7YLvLpf6

RA: Abandoned Pussy

Attendance: 24

#Red4EdAB

The Beginning

Well, the teachers are on strike again. As we have teachers in our group, it was decided that they should host the run on the first day of their strike.

Abandoned Pussy, Princess Monkey Spanker and Hot Cheeks agreed to set trail from Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub on 10 Ave SW, just on the south side of the train tracks. They encouraged the group to wear something red to support their cause.

A good turn out of 24 hashers arrived for the trail. The weather was good and all were eager to run the trail the teachers had set through the beltline and downtown neighbourhoods!

The group assembled outside getting ready for the circle to begin.

Some demonstration from the teacher folks

Our freshly minted Hashmaster called the circle to order. We had visitors and archives plus announcements prior to the introductions.

Camshaft took control and successfully ran the circle, a success for the new Hashmaster.

The hares were called into the circle to explain the marks that had been set for the trail.

The pack was released to find the true trail.

The Trail

Off under the tracks toward downtown seemed like a good idea, until the false trail was found and the pack returned. Eventually true trail marks were found and the pack was On On!

With the true trail discovered, the pack followed the marks and explored the neighbourhood!

Apparently there were some art lovers on trail who took some interesting pictures!

Eventually, the art walk was over and the pack ending up doing outdoor down down’s at a parking lot close to Bottlescrew Bill’s. Abandoned Pussy was the Religious Advisor (RA).

With the down down’s complete, the pack was declared to be “on the piss”. Suspect some retired back to Bottlescrew Bill’s for a debrief.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair, who was busy with wine touring elsewhere.

Trail Summary

Looks like somewhere between 6 km and 8 km through the beltline neighbourhoods.

Hash Extra

Some of us had to endure a wine tour through the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. Will not bore you with the details.

Run

Run 2399 – The Mother of All Runs

May 12, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Strap On Crampon and Princess Monkey Spanker (PMS)

Location: Rip’s Pub & Eatery

15 Millrise Blvd SW #25, Calgary, AB T2Y 1X7

https://maps.app.goo.gl/tmPg43wr1rgn2th76

RA: Hump the Shark

Attendance: 21

A shoe washing opportunity in Fish Creek!

The Beginning

With Mother’s Day celebrations in hand, who would be better to set trail than two enthusiastic harrierettes, who also are mothers. The plan was to set the mother of all trails. Not to be missed and not to be taken lightly.

Princess Monkey Spanker (PMS) and Strap On Crampon set the trail from Rip’s Pub & Eatery in Millrise SW. Close proximity of Fish Creek Provincial Park and all manners of elevation changes, mud, dirt ,trees animals an, of course, Fish Creek!

Rip’s Pub claim to be very supportive of the Saskatchewan Rough Riders football team. I hope they do not check for Saskatchewan credentials at the door. Cheap beer and food deals are why we run, and they had both!

The weather was threatening, with rain in the forecast. Nothing to scare away the 21 hashers that showed up for the trail.

The group assembled outside in the parking lot anticipating the “mother” of all runs. Insane Bolt ran the circle as the group prepared for the run.

Looks like we had a archive and offspring of Menage-a-Trois, Ginger Stripe, who travelled from Ireland to run the trail.

With the announcements and introductions complete, it was time to have the hares introduce the trail and the marks they have used to set the trail.

With the trail described, the pack was released to find the true trail.

The Trail

The trail headed West toward Shawnee Slopes neighbourhood. Recollections of the people that bought houses here on the golf course, only to have the golf course redeveloped into more properties! Not all were happy with this.

More trail awaits for those that can find the marks. Eventually, the urban trail dropped into Fish Creek where fun was to be had by one and all.

The pathway lead to the C-Train bridge over Fish Creek. What a great spot for a creek crossing?

Of course, no good creek crossing goes unrewarded. Yes, you need to get back to the other side!

The trail lead toward St. Mary’s University which offered some uphill and viewpoints.

A view of the regroup gave the pack hope that his would all be over soon!

Finally, a sighting of the regroup location

The pack stumbled in to enjoy the beverages available at the regroup.

Eventually, all the hashers arrived and started complaining about being cold. Back to the bar to warm up and have the down down’s.

Suspect that are talking about something Irish

As the pack got settled in, food and drink was ordered at the group seemed happy!

Down Down’s

Hump the Shark was the Religious Advisor for the evening. He organized his program and prepared for the closing ceremonies.

Hump the Shark appointed Stoolie and Skewbic Hair as choir. They sang themselves a song, and handed off the photographer duties to Ginger Stripe.

Hump the Shark went through his list of down down’s. The hares, hash shit, various crimes and other made up actions.

Once we had run out of material, we were declared “on the piss” by Hump the Shark.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A fine trail of 6 – 7 km’s. Fish Creek does not disappoint. Excellent work by PMS and Strap On crampon. One of the best trails I have never run.

Hash Extra

Unfortunately, your scribe was conflicted with a golfing appointment at the Lorrette course at Kananaskis. Even though the weather forecast called for snow, rain and cold, a fine round as the course was empty and there was no rain or snow. Something looking like sun appeared!

Those wimps scared away by a mere weather forecast!

Run

Run 2387- Family Day Afternoon Run

February 17, 2025 The Scribe

“If you set it, they will cum”

Hares: PMS and Liquor Lots

Location: Two Pillars Brewing

910 Centre St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P7

https://maps.app.goo.gl/skmzgszso8mrLoff7

RA: Hump the Shark

Attendance: 17

This is How Cold it is!

The Beginning

Calgary has had a bit of a cold spell for the last 10 days of so. With temperatures in the -25 C range plus windchill, it makes for a chilly outdoor experience. At least the sun was out for the afternoon run, making a considerable difference.

The lead up to the run included encouragement to dress up in layers and do not be a wimp. As such, we had 17 hashers come out and enjoy the fine trail set by PMS and Liquor Lots.

We arrived at Two Pillars Brewing to start the run. Once parked, we circled up “outside”.

PMS was called into the circle to describe the marks she had chosen for the trail today.

With the instructions complete, the pack was released to find the trail.

The Trail

Off toward the river we ran. Not wanting to give up the high ground, the neighbourhoods revealed the marks to follow.

Of course there were sights to be seen and parks to play in.

Some sort of expensive urban art. Does not seem to mind the cold.

Off through Princes Island Park over to the Peace Bridge to return to the North side of the rver.

The community provided some interesting ice sculptures. These were very popular with the the tactile folks in the group.

Eventually, we had to climb the massive hill to get to the top of Crescent Heights where we were greeted with a significant wind to freeze us to death.

Apparently there was a downhill and uphill section that some of the enthusiastic hashers took. Others preferred the flat elevation to the regroup.

Nothing like a cold refreshment on a cold day! Hot chocolate was available as well!

Off to the bar to warm up and conduct the down down’s.

Down Down’s

The Two Pillars Brewery was a bit small, but that did not stop us from finding space and running through our down down program.

Hump the Shark was Religious Advisor (RA) for the afternoon festivities. A choir was called and the down down’s commenced!

The hares were called up and acknowledged for the fine trail that had been set on this cold and frosty day.

More crimes and punishment were handed out by the RA. The Hash Shit has a new owner, and many offences were acknowledged.

There was some group activity which warranted down down’s.

After the down down’s, the group continued with mirth and merriment, and yummy beer from Two Pillars Brewery.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

The Trail

A fine trail of 6 – 7 kms was enjoyed by the group. Pleased we had sunshine and a warm pub for afterwards.

Run

Run 2344 – Sink, Swim or Swallow. The Seamen Run with a Nautical Theme

June 3, 2024 The Scribe

Hare: PMS and Strap On Crampon

Location: Dudley’s Lounge – Carriage House Hotel and Conference Centre

9030 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 0P5

https://maps.app.goo.gl/McVShzGWB7mhLmK19

RA: Daisy Duke and Beer in the Rear
Attendance: 18

The Beginning

It was a confusing posting for the run. Nautical theme? What the heck is that. Not only nautical, but naughtycal! Wear something that is either naughty or nautical. Quite a range. Suggestions for swimming, fishing, floating garb, with a clarification that all would be explained …..later.

Of course, PMS and Strap On Crampon had the look dialed in, courtesy of their hash trip to New York in the recent past. An opportunity to show off their fancy nautical outfits…..

For the rest of us, swimming suit? Water wings? Other water themed clothing? So much stress to find the right outfit for the run. As it turns out, the hares had planned a torrential downpour to coincide with the run, raincoats were in fashion suddenly!

Dudley’s Lounge is associated with the Carriage House Hotel on Macleod Trail SW. They have more than one pub in the hotel, with the Peanuts Pub competing for interest. The pub was found and the group formed inside.

It was time to circle up outside and acquaint ourselves with the moisture preparing to fall from the sky.

PMS takes control and gets the hares in the circle to explain the marks. Huge blue chalk meant clear remarking of washed out chalk marks.

The Trail

The pack was released as the rain began to fall. Off we went in all directions until the true trail was found and followed. Apparently, there was a choice between Upper Deck and Lower Deck. An Eagle/Turkey split was available on trail. Into the streets and alleys of Acadia and Haysboro, the trail meandered as the rain increased in volume and strength.

The pack made choices on Upper Deck vs Lower Deck. Upper deck was configured for the more leisurely runners. A bit of a shorter cut to differentiate the route for the true runners on the trail. Scenic views of the C-Train infrastructure around Heritage Station were part of the trail experience.

The upper deckers stumbled across a pack of walkers, as we consolidated looking for the regroup.

Regroup

The regroup was spotted in a parking lot close to the end of the trail. Dastardly has a fine selection of refreshments available. The group lingered in the rain until it was decided that down down’s would be “inside” at the pub. Hashers were pleased to drink in a warm place.

Off into the warmth of Dudley’s Lounge for the closing ceremonies.

Down Downs

Hump the Shark volunteered Daisy Duke and Beer in the Rear to tag team as Religious Advisors. They put together a fine program and delivered to the group. Choir of Snow Blower and Booty Camp. Hump the Shark stood in as Beer wench to prepare the beer for the down downs.

A series of crimes and punishments were acknowledged and down downs provided.

Eventually, we ran out of beer and material and were “on the piss”.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

Trail was close to 6 km in length, Lower deck did more because they were extra keen.

Run

2308 – A Princess and a Strap-On

October 16, 2023 The Scribe

Hares: PMS and Strap-On Crampon
Where: Governors’ Pub

675 Acadia Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2J 0B8

https://maps.app.goo.gl/fGJr8VCzBD4ZrJNN6

RA: Hump the Shark
Attendance: 33

The Starting Circle

The Story

A fine trail was set by PMS and Strap-On Crampon. Weather was good as we have yet to see snow this fall. Darkness, however, is a thing as the set now sets before the run start. This will only get worse as we drift toward winter.

A good turn out of 33 people. The circle was conducted by On-In who got things rolling. Visitor Rumple Dickskin from Edmonton was welcome.

The radiant and talented tag seem of PMS and Strap-On has big plans for the hash. As evidenced by the size of their chalk, this was going to be a serious run.

Special features of the run included a “Pit Stop”, which mean extra beverages before the regroup! How much fun is that?

The Trail

The marks took us through the neighbourhoods of Willow Park and Maple Ridge. The effort that was put into challenging false trails did not disappoint the front runners. Much confusion was delivered as the marks delivered to streets, parks and back alleys. There was some evidence of the upcoming Halloween celebration, including this guy who was hung up in a tree.

Pit Stop

Friends of Strap On were volunteered to host the group for a Pit Stop. After beer was consumed, we honoured them with a song.

The Pit Stop was followed by a regroup prior to settling down into the pub for the on-in!

On-In

RA Coordinator nominated himself for the Religious Advisors duty. A choir was formed and the ceremony began.

Many offences were called out and rewarded with a down-down. Some of the action is shown here.

Of note, it was a milestone run tonight. PMS has achieved 400 runs and was duly rewarded with a suitable trophy. I sure she will find a suitable location to display this fine piece of art.

On the piss….

Skewbic Hair – Scribe

Run Information

Around 7 km .

Calgary HHH Scribblings

Tag Archives: PMS

Run 2527 – Halloween Hash Run

The Beginning

The Trail

Down Down’s

Trail Summary

Hash Extra

Run 2525 – Thanksgiving Leftovers Run

The Beginning

The Trail

The Down Down’s

Trail Summary

Run 2424 – Teachers Strike Run

The Beginning

The Trail

Trail Summary

Hash Extra

Run 2399 – The Mother of All Runs

The Beginning

The Trail

Down Down’s

Trail Summary

Hash Extra

Run 2387- Family Day Afternoon Run

The Beginning

The Trail

Down Down’s

The Trail

Run 2344 – Sink, Swim or Swallow. The Seamen Run with a Nautical Theme

The Beginning

The Trail

Regroup

Down Downs

Trail Summary

2308 – A Princess and a Strap-On

A Drinking Club with a Running Problem — The Calgary Hash House Harriers