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Run, Special Event

Run 2439 – Tacky Formal Run

January 1, 2026 The Scribe

Hares: Slippy Thong

Location: Slippy’ s Place

Prestwick Pond Terrace SE, Calgary

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RA: Stool Stuffer

Attendance: 10

Best address in the neighbourhood!

The Beginning

Nothing like an afternoon run on New Year’s Day to set the year off to a good start. We were pleased when Slippy Thong volunteered to set trail on this auspicious day.

This is an afternoon run where the group is encouraged to wear there best formal wear. The result is quite an interesting display of fashion sense.

We started at Slippy’s place, where she had set an ambitious trail. We appreciated the effort that she put forward for this signature event.

The group collected inside in the warm, and started munching on the abundance of snacks and treats that Slippy had provided.

We waited attentively for the arrival of the last hashers to appear, then headed outside to circle up in the grey, foggy weather.

Stool Stuffer ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions. With a small group, that did not take much time.

Slippy Thong was called into the circle to describe the marks she had diligently set for a serious trail.

The marks were explained by Slippy Thong

With the marks described, the hash had a bit of a revelation. Given the state of the group (old, tired, injured etc.), the pack declared this to be a walk with a beer and a chat. Slippy complied, as she will put the trail in inventory to bring it back out for the Full Moon Trail in February 2026.

Off we went on our New Years walk.

After an arduous lap of the pond, we stumbled across the regroup where suitable beverages were available! A great way to start the year with a minor walk with a celebration at the end.

Rashy and Mr. PeeeeeNut entertain Twisty

With the regroup complete, we headed back to Slippy’s place for eating, drinking and down down’s.

The Down Down’s

Stool Stuffer was the Religious Advisor (RA) for the afternoon. He prepared his program and the refreshments were made ready.

Stool Stuffer began going through his list of crimes, punishments and rewards!

We wrapped up by looking for a RA volunteer for the next trail. I believe Hardly put up his hand, which is greatly appreciated. Now finished the down down’s, we continued to eat, drink and socialize.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A challenging romp around the pond, admiring the ice, fog and the view. Thanks to Slippy Thong for the best trail of the year!

Run, Special Event

Run 2380 – Tacky Formal Run 2025

January 1, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Snevil and Strap On Crampon

Location: Melinda’s Place – Midnapore SE

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RA: Stool Stuffer

Attendance: 17

Tacky Snow Angel

The Beginning

The Tacky Formal New Years Day Run is a Calgary tradition. This year, Strap On Crampon volunteered to host this afternoon run from her place in Midnapore SE. Hashers were encouraged to wear their best tacky formal attire for this run.

The weather was cool (-10 C) but sunny, making for a fine day to be outside. Midnapore is located in SE Calgary on the edge of Fish Creek Provincial Park. There are steep hills and lots of ice and snow, creating the stage for an eventful run.

The hashers began to arrive in earnest for the 2:00 pm start time. Parking was available on the street and soon the place was hopping with hashers.

We sort of mingled around on the front sidewalk of Melinda’s place until it was time to get the circle formed and get started.

The hashers formed some type of circle and On In , the Past-It-Master proceeded with the introductions.

On In introduced a new boot, Just Jenn and went through the circle formalities. The Hares were called into the circle to describe the marks. With the snow cover, a suitable marking surface with used to show the marks. A 25 meant you were “on”, while a 24 indicated a “check back”.

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

The Trail

Eventually, marks were found on the street light poles and other vertical surfaces. Snowy and icy footing required suitable footwear. Off we go to find the trail!

A sliding opportunity was presented. A popular location for the neighbourhood sliding community. Some Hashers borrowed sliding devices from small children and made a spectacle.

A convenient pedestrian overpass provided safe passage over Macleod Trail and off to the terrain on the West side.

As we made our way through the neighbourhood, a back alley lead to the warmth of a fancy heated garage for the regroup. We were told to bring a chair for a reason!

Refreshments were enjoyed and the group waited for the down down’s to start.

The Down Down’s

Hump the Shark reached out to Stool Stuffer to conduct the down down ceremony. After sufficient preparation, the down down’s were ready to go!

Stoolie got the program running starting with the hares and followed up with a number of crimes and offences!

Thankfully, the Onesie of Shame was handed off to a new recipient. Skewbic Hair was pleased to relinquish to On In for his lack of formal attire for the New Years Day run,

We continued as there were many charges and offences identified

Dastardly and Blue Balls – non formal attire

Eventually, we were done then Stoolie declared us to be “on the piss”

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

Trail Summary

We covered more than 5 km’s on the fine trail. Great way to start off 2025!

Run

Run 2321 – Tacky Formal New Years Day Run

January 1, 2024 The Scribe

Hares: Dastardly and On-In

Location: Weaselhead Bar & Grill, 4604 37 Street SW #30, Calgary, AB T3E 3C9

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RA: Tightey Whitey

Attendance: 21

Welcome 2024!

The Beginning

As the Tacky Formal New Years Run is a long standing tradition for the Calgary Hash House Harriers, we were pleased to have Dastardly and On-In agree to set this trail. Come out in your finest tacky formal wear (or christmas present box outfit) to run in the new year.

As New Years Day follows New Years Eve, it was not unexpected to see some sluggish hashers turn up somewhat worse for wear and tear from the prior evening. Some elegant and tasteful attire was present for those that made the effort.

A bright sunny day for the run, however, the New Years Eve rainstorm had an impact on the marks that had been set. A bit of touch up was necessary, which provided On-In an opportunity to start into the multiple celebration beverages that would be the signature for this trail.

The parking lot of the Weaselhead Pub was suitably ice covered and glistening in the sun, a harbinger of the crappy footing we had in store.

A circle eventually formed and we were ready to kick this off!

The marks and final instructions provided by On-In prior to the pack being released. Special marks…24 means your are on. 23 (in a circle) is check back. Special marks to create a new level of confusion. Mostly Abu Dhabi, except where it is not.

The Run

From the parking lot, the pack was released. Being careful not to succumb to the slippery conditions, the pack found the marks (recently refreshed) to head them in the right direction. The walkers were given some notional instructions on where to find the next regroup, and they were off as well.

Apparently there was a third regroup on trail, which was found by some, but not by all. Some confusion on where it was, relative to where we were was unresolved. As such, there was an advance party of walkers that arrived that the 4th regroup at the KAYAK. Sadly, we did not have keys, so if was access denied until the rest of the pack showed up to let us in!

Final Regroup

The Down-Downs

Tightey Whitey was the religious advisor for the down downs. He donated the roof of his car to used as a staging area for the refreshment required. Not exactly flat, but it did the job.

Tightey had taken notes and proceeded to deliver the ceremony. No choir, but the group was able to remember just enough songs to fill in the requirements.

As the down-downs progressed and the sun gave way to shadows, it was declared “on the piss”, to retire to the nicely heated Weaselhead Pub and Bar for further celebration.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

The Trail

Somewhere between 4 and 8 km, depending on your route and check backs.

Calgary HHH Scribblings

Tag Archives: Tacky formal

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The Beginning

The Down Down’s

Trail Summary

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The Beginning

The Trail

The Down Down’s

Trail Summary

Run 2321 – Tacky Formal New Years Day Run

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