mhash.com

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

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.

ON ON.

A Hash run is a social run, jog, or walk where a "hare" lays a trail and everyone else ("hounds") follows it, ending with drinks and socialising. At Mauritius Hash House Harriers (mhash.com), the main run happens every two weeks at 10am, and all levels are welcome — no experience needed. You just show up, follow the trail at your own pace, and join the social afterwards. The site describes the club as "a drinking club with a running problem," so expect the social side to be as important as the running.

The basic "hounds and hares" format

The core idea comes from the World Harrier Organization, which the site quotes as "a friendship of kindred spirits joined together for a bit of hounds and hares sport... releasing the tensions of everyday life, and generally acting a fool amongst others who will not judge you."

In practice:

• The hare (or hares) sets off first and lays a trail for everyone else to follow.
• The hounds (that's you, as a first-timer) follow the trail. Because the trail is laid to be found rather than simply followed, you may hit checkpoints or false trails where you have to work out the right way — this is part of the fun and keeps faster and slower runners together.
• "ON ON" is the call that means the trail continues and you should keep going. You'll hear it shouted along the route; it's the basic signal that you're on the right track.

You don't need to memorise any of this before you arrive. First-timers are common, and the format is self-explanatory once you're in the group.

When and where it happens

The site states the club meets every two weeks at 10am for fun runs and socials. That's the regular Hash Run — the site references "Hash Run 967" as the upcoming one and "Hash Trash 965" as the write-up of the last one, so runs are numbered and there's a running record of what happened.

There is also a Sunset Hash, which the site says "happens very rarely now" but is kept on record in case it restarts. When it does run:

• It's usually on a Saturday at 4pm.
• You walk (or run) for about an hour.
• You enjoy a drink, and sometimes head to a restaurant for a meal — all at sunset.

For the regular 10am run, check the site for the specific meeting point for the upcoming run, since Hash locations typically change each time.

What to bring and what to expect

The site gives one clear practical instruction: for the Sunset Hash, "feel free to bring a 6-pack of your favorite drink to add to the fun." That gives you a sense of the culture — bringing something to share is welcome, though the site doesn't state it as a requirement for the regular run.

For a first run, the sensible approach:

• Wear running or walking gear suitable for the terrain and Mauritius heat at 10am.
• Bring water for the run itself.
• Bring a drink to share if you want to fit straight into the social side — the club's own tagline is "a drinking club with a running problem."
• No need to be fast. The site explicitly says "everyone is welcome" and "all levels welcome," and the hounds-and-hares format is designed so the group stays roughly together.

The site does not mention a fee, membership requirement, or need to register in advance. It also doesn't state that you must contact anyone before attending. If you want certainty on the meeting point for a specific run, the site is the place to check before you go.

After the run

The run is followed by a social — drinks and conversation. The site's framing makes clear this isn't an afterthought: the club describes itself first as a drinking club. The "Hash Trash" write-ups (like Hash Trash 965) are the informal record of what happened, which tells you the social and the run are treated as one event.

If you're not in Mauritius, the site points to two ways to find a Hash near you: the Global Hash Site, or the "Hash in Africa" guide put together by a hasher known as "Hot Pants" Rey.

The short version for a first-timer

Turn up at the advertised 10am meeting point on a run day, follow the trail with the group, respond to "ON ON" by keeping going, and stay for the drinks afterwards. Bring water, wear something you can run or walk in, and optionally bring a drink to share. No experience, no speed requirement, and no judgement — that's the point of a Hash.

The site lists upcoming and past runs in two places: "The future" shows the next scheduled Hash Run (currently listed as Run 967), and "The past" / "Hash Trash" covers what happened last time (currently Hash Trash 965). Runs are held every two weeks at 10am, and the site states all levels are welcome. To get the exact meeting time and location for a specific run, use the site's own pages rather than relying on the summary text, since the homepage excerpt does not spell out the venue.

Where to look on mhash.com

Getting the exact time and location

The homepage confirms the recurring pattern — every two weeks at 10am — but the excerpt does not include a specific venue or address for Run 967. To pin down the details:

1. Open the "The future" section for the upcoming run number.
2. Check the corresponding run page or post for the meeting point and any transport notes.
3. If the location isn't obvious, use the MHASH Newsletter or the site's contact route to confirm before travelling.

Because the schedule repeats every two weeks, you can also work backwards from a past run date to estimate the next one — but verify against the site, since occasional breaks happen (the site notes the Sunset Hash "happens very rarely now").

What to expect as a first-timer

The site describes the Mauritius Hash House Harriers as "a drinking club with a running problem" and stresses that everyone is welcome — you can run, jog, or walk. The World Harrier Organization quote on the page frames it as a social, non-judgemental group: "a friendship of kindred spirits... releasing the tensions of everyday life." So the format is a casual group run followed by a social drink, not a race.

Practical notes

• Cadence: every two weeks, 10am start.
• Level: all levels welcome; walking is an option.
• Bringing drinks: the site mentions bringing a 6-pack to add to the fun in the context of the (rare) Sunset Hash; check current run details for what applies now.
• Other activities: the site points to www.randotrail.mu for other sporting activities in Mauritius.

If you're outside Mauritius, the page links to the Global Hash Site and a Hash in Africa guide to find a group near you.

Hash Mauritius (mhash.com) is the Mauritius chapter of the Hash House Harriers, a worldwide running and social club. It describes itself as "A drinking club with a running problem." The group meets every two weeks at 10am for a run, jog, or walk followed by socializing, and states that all levels are welcome. If you are looking for a non-competitive, informal way to combine exercise with meeting people in Mauritius, this is what the club offers.

What the club actually does

The core activity is a group run, jog, or walk, followed by drinks and social time. The club's own framing makes the tone clear:

• It calls itself "a drinking club with a running problem" — the social side is as central as the running.
• The World Harrier Organization quote on the site describes it as "a friendship of kindred spirits... releasing the tensions of everyday life, and generally acting a fool amongst others who will not judge you or measure you by anything more than your sense of humor."
• The site explicitly says "everyone is welcome," so you do not need to be a fast or experienced runner.

In short: it is a social club with a running component, not a race or a training group.

When and how often it meets

According to the site, the Mauritius Hash meets every two weeks at 10am. The format is a fun run, jog, or walk, followed by socials.

The site also records a separate, rarely-held Sunset Hash, which it keeps "for the record in case it starts up again." When it ran, it usually met on a Saturday at 4 PM, walked or ran for about an hour, had a drink, and sometimes went to a restaurant for a meal at sunset. Participants were invited to bring a 6-pack of their favorite drink. Treat this as a past format rather than a current regular fixture, since the site says it "happens very rarely now."

What you can find on the site

The site is organized around the club's ongoing activity rather than a formal membership or booking system:

The "Hash Trash" write-ups are worth reading before you go — they are the club's own record of what a run is actually like.

Is it for you?

It likely fits if you:

• Want a low-pressure, social way to run, jog, or walk outdoors.
• Are new to Mauritius or want to meet a mixed group without a competitive atmosphere.
• Are comfortable with a club culture built around humor and informal socializing, including drinking.

It likely does not fit if you:

• Want structured training, coaching, or timed performance.
• Prefer a strictly alcohol-free or highly organized sports environment.

How to get started

1. Go to mhash.com and check the "The future" section for the next run's details.
2. Read a recent "Hash Trash" entry to understand the format and tone.
3. Show up at the listed time — the site states all levels are welcome, so no prior Hash experience is required.

If you are not in Mauritius, the site points to two resources for finding a nearby Hash: the Global Hash Site and a "Hash in Africa" guide. For other sporting activities in Mauritius, it links to www.randotrail.mu.

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.