How to Find Other Hash House Harriers Chapters Worldwide or in Africa

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If you are not in Mauritius but want to find a Hash chapter near you, mhash.com points to two routes: the Global Hash Site for worldwide listings, or a dedicated "Hash in Africa" guide compiled by a Mauritius hasher known as "Hot Pants" Rey. The site presents these as the two indicators to help you find a Hash close to you.

The two routes mhash.com recommends

The Mauritius Hash House Harriers site states plainly that if you are not lucky enough to live in Mauritius, there are Hashes all around the world, and offers two indicators for locating one nearby:

  1. Visit the Global Hash Site — the general worldwide directory route.
  2. Use the Hash in Africa guide — specially made by "Hot Pants" Rey, described on the site as "our wonderful, wandering hasher."

Both are framed as starting points for finding a chapter close to you, not as complete or guaranteed lists.

Which route fits your situation

Your situation Suggested route Why
You are anywhere outside Mauritius and want the broadest search Global Hash Site It is the general worldwide entry point the site lists first
You are travelling or based in Africa and want a regional view Hash in Africa guide It was compiled specifically for the region by a hasher who has moved around
You are not sure which chapter is closest Start with the Global Hash Site, then narrow by region The site lists it as indicator 1, with the Africa guide as indicator 2

What to expect once you find a chapter

The Mauritius Hash gives a useful picture of how chapters generally present themselves, which helps you judge whether a listing you find elsewhere is active and a good fit:

  • Frequency: the Mauritius Hash meets every two weeks at 10am.
  • Format: a fun run, jog, or walk — all levels welcome.
  • Character: the site describes itself as "a drinking club with a running problem," and quotes the World Harrier Organization on the Hash as "a friendship of kindred spirits" where you are measured by nothing more than your sense of humour.
  • Extras: the Mauritius Hash also records a rarely-held Sunset Hash, usually on a Saturday at 4 PM, with about an hour of walking or running, a drink, and sometimes a restaurant meal afterwards. Attendees are invited to bring a 6-pack of their favourite drink.

Use these as the kind of details to look for on any chapter page you land on — meeting day, time, run/walk options, and whether newcomers are explicitly welcomed.

Practical notes

  • The site does not state that either the Global Hash Site or the Hash in Africa guide requires payment or login, and no pricing information is given. Treat access terms as unknown until you open them.
  • If you want to see how a specific Hash documents its runs before contacting one, the Mauritius site shows the pattern: a "future" run listing (currently Hash Run 967) and a "past" section (Hash Trash 965).
  • For other sporting activities in Mauritius specifically, the site points to www.randotrail.mu, and it also offers an MHASH Newsletter.

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