ABOUT EUROHASH 2027
What is EuroHash?
EuroHash is the biennial gathering of Hash House Harriers (HHH) kennels across Europe and the world. A weekend of trails, beers, and camaraderie, it celebrates the global “drinking club with a running problem.”
Why Romania? Why Bucharest?
Romania is a land of stunning landscapes, rich history, and warm, welcoming hospitality — a place where adventure and culture meet. Bucharest, the “Little Paris of the East,” adds its own unique flavor with lively nightlife, scenic city parks perfect for running, and a food and drink scene that will delight every taste — from hearty local dishes to world-class beer.
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For hashers, it’s the perfect playground: laugh, run, and party like only we can, surrounded by a city that effortlessly blends the historic, the modern, and the downright mischievous.
History of the Hash House Harriers
Hashing began in December 1938 in Kuala Lumpur, led by A.S. “G” Gispert, when a group of British businessmen started meeting on Friday evenings to run in the style of the traditional British Paper Chase, or “Hare and Hounds.”
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The group jokingly took its name from the Selangor Club’s dining club, nicknamed the “Hash House” for its notoriously bland food. Hashing paused during World War II but resumed afterward, spreading abroad to Italy in 1947, Singapore in 1962, and rapidly across the globe. By 2002, the Hash had grown to nearly 1,900 clubs in more than 180 countries.
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The goals of the Hash House Harriers as written in the club’s 1951 club registration:
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promote physical fitness amongst its members
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to get rid of weekend hangovers
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to acquire a good thirst and to satisfy it with beer
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to persuade the older members that they are not as old as they feel
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And yes — we still follow these principles today!