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The Ben Franklin Mob Hash House Harriers (BFMH3) is a Philadelphia-based chapter of the Hash House Harriers, a drinking club with a running problem which exists literally all over the world. For a quick shot of Hash House Harrier history, go here. We (kinda) run, following a trail marked by one among us (called the hare), every Thursday night somewhere in the City of Philadelphia. Usually we run about an hour to and hour and a half and cover between three and five miles, unless the hare is particularly lazy or over-ambitious. You don't have to be a great runner. The evening generally takes us where it will but the run (almost always) ends at the bar where it began. We begin and end each run at a bar because we like beer. Some of us also like running. Due to the way the trail is laid our lesser runners can stay with the rest of the pack. Don't be shy, some regulars walk half or more of the trail without issue. We’re not competitive about running, though some of us are competitive runners. We’re not competitive about drinking beer either, though many of us are better at that than at running. At the bar we “circle up” for a while, sing bawdy songs, and cause a general ruckus, all in the name of the fight against sobriety and as a way to persuade the older members that they are not as old as they feel. You can learn more about us in the About section of the site (duh).
If you like to run and to drink, then come out and join us. Nothing is required except sneakers, an intact liver, and the inability to take yourself too seriously – and $10 for beer. See you Thursday night!
If you like to run and to drink, then come out and join us. Nothing is required except sneakers, an intact liver, and the inability to take yourself too seriously – and $10 for beer. See you Thursday night!
BFM #874: Fear-adelphia: And so it begins (Again)!
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When:
Thursday, November 12, 2020 6:30 (gather) 7pm (chalk talk) - on out immediately after Where: Fairmount https://maps.app.goo.gl/CS9So9b4nUuvnLdb7 Hash Cash: This Thursday you can join us for a regular $10 hash cash (we will have beer for circle), but if you rego for either the virtual or live rego you can join us AND get some sweet hab! https://hashrego.com/events/bfmh3-fear-adelphia-2020 Venmo: @bfmhash Paypal: bfmhash@gmail.com Hare(s): Me Shrub You Longtime and Down Down on the Brown Brown |
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TLDR: live outdoor circle; 7pm start; 6ft rule and masks required during trail and circle
There is silence in the air. You feel the hair on your arms and neck suddenly stick up. The silence is broken with a whisper in the wind. It grows louder and louder. It consumes you, like the darkness around you. You try to fight it but there is no hope of escape. It is inevitable. The day is nigh. It’s Fear-adelphia! Yes, All Hallows Eve is finally upon us and the BFM is kicking off the best damn Halloween weekend OF ALL TIME with the spookiest neighborhood in town – Fairmount. Obviously we’re doing costumes this week, but the costume theme for the night is ‘Bad things happen in Philadelphia’! So come dressed as one of Philadelphia's most 'charming' features.
Ps. There may be rain! Bring a dry mask for circle, and also probably a headlamp for trail
There’s a long weekend ahead so get your liver stretched this Thursday and make sure you’re regoed NOW https://hashrego.com/events/bfmh3-fear-adelphia-2020 . This Thursday you can join us for a regular $10 hash cash (we will have beer for circle), but if you rego for either the virtual or live rego you can join us AND get some sweet hab!
Full Fear-adelphia Schedule:
Thursday – BFM Trail: Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia
6:30pm in Fairmount
See above.
Friday – Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag
6:30pm in Fairmount
Live: Let’s be real - there’s not much that the hash likes more than alcohol, challenges, and winning! Sadly we couldn’t get rid of that pesky r*nning part entirely, but we keep trying. Join us in Fairmount Park for an alcohol nip, non-denominational neon plastic orb hunt (phew, never typing that again) followed by a socially-distant capture the flag game! Curious on how that will work? Us too! But it will be safe, and it will definitely be WEIRD! Also make sure to wear your best glow in the dark or neon outfits, we know you have them...
On-after/ virtual: Join us for the on-after, late night virtual dance party hosted by our very own DJ Noice Complaint!
Saturday – Fear-adelphia!
3pm in Forgotten Bottom
Live: Wake up early Saturday (read: before dark) for an early afternoon trail! Trail will be A-B with the start location TBD (there will be a bag car) and ending with a baller ass costume party in Forgotten Bottom! There will be beer, food, dancing, crafts (?), and projectors set up for the virtual zoom party!
Virtual: We will be live-streaming the party after trail! We will have a projector set up to show the virtual zoom for the hash and for you to see the party. There will be a drinking game challenge for you all, but we’re working out those details…
*Ps. If you’re feeling a bit of deja vu…. It’s because I absolutely just used the description from last year. Thanks, Groundhog Lay! And also two weeks ago...
Trail/ circle safety notes:
-Everyone must social distance (6 feet minimum) on trial and during circle
-We will be providing beer for circle this week! -There will be hand sanitizer available.
-During circle, due to the singing and yelling, unless you are actively drinking/ r*nning, please keep your mask on.
-Also during circle all individuals or pandemic pods must stay at least 6 feet apart, so pick a spot and get comfy!
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Upcumming Hashes (Every Thursday)
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Date
11/19
11/26 12/3 |
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Location*
TBD
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*Future locations are subject to change based on hare requests - volunteer to hare and we'll go to the hood of your choice!
If you have any questions you can email us at bfmhash@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Instagram @benfranklinmob, or sign up for our eNewsletter.