What is the Sunset Hash in Mauritius and is it still active?

The Sunset Hash is a Mauritius Hash House Harriers event that usually met on a Saturday at 4 PM for about an hour of walking or running at sunset, followed by a drink and sometimes a restaurant meal. It is rarely held now — the mhash.com site keeps it on record in case it starts up again, and invites anyone interested to try being a "Sunset Hasher."

What the Sunset Hash involved

According to the Mauritius Hash House Harriers site, the format was:

• When: Usually a Saturday at 4 PM
• What: A walk (or even a run) of roughly one hour
• After: A drink, and sometimes a trip to a restaurant for a meal
• Setting: All at sunset, in Mauritius
• Bring: A 6-pack of your favourite drink to add to the fun

Is it still active?

Not really. The site states plainly that "it happens very rarely now, but we're keeping it for the record in case it starts up again." So the Sunset Hash is best treated as a dormant or occasional event rather than a regular fixture on the calendar.

If you think you could be a "Sunset Hasher," the site suggests giving it a try — "it's sure to do you some good!"

What to do instead

The main Mauritius Hash runs on a different schedule. The site's homepage says to "Join us every two weeks at 10am for fun runs and socials with the Mauritius Hash House Harriers. All levels welcome!" That is the reliable, recurring option if you want to take part.

For the current state of the Sunset Hash, check mhash.com directly — since it is kept "for the record," any revival would likely be announced there rather than on a fixed schedule.