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Hashers have been described as a bunch of drinkers with a running problem. In truth you need be neither a drinker nor a runner to have fun with us. We're a social group that meets for a short run (less than 1 hour) followed by a gathering where some beer flows.

But if you don't run, don't worry, we've very few athletes in our numbers, and quite a few people who just enjoy a jog or a stroll. Indeed we discourage people from taking the running too seriously. It's the same with the drinking. Please enjoy a few beers with us (it's the cheapest in town, at Rp 10,000 –Rp 80,000 for as much as you want) but if you don't want to, then just have water or soft drinks or return to town. The run fee sometimes includes food as well as beer and soft drinks, depending on which hash chapter. The important things are, you have the opportunity to get some exercise, meet some fun people, and get out of the city and see some places many expats didn't know existed. You join by turning up at a run. You'll find a whole bunch of expats of various nationalities as well as locals.

Most runs start at 17:00 hours at some place within an hours drive from central Jakarta. Sites are chosen in various localities, but typically many runs are in the countryside just off the Jagorawi toll. Runs last for about an hour - no longer - because it tends to get dark after 18:00 hours. The social gathering, known as "the circle" or "on-on" usually goes on until 20:00 when some of us repair for makan, either at a local warung or a restaurant on the way back to town.

Saturday runs usually start at 4.00pm and tend to be longer, but there is always an option of a longer or shorter run so that everyone can finish before dark.

There are several flavours of Hash House Harriers in Jakarta.

On Monday there is Jakarta HHH, who like to think they're a bunch of macho men. Their circle includes singing and jokes. Women are "tolerated", but few turn up these days. Run directions are published under “announcements” in Monday’s Jakarta Post.
The Pussy Hash, or Jakarta Hash House Harriettes run on Wednesdays. It is a Ladies Hash, which means it is run by ladies, but men are welcome, as long as they respect female domination, and often there are more men than ladies. Their runs tend to be gentler than the men's, and their circle features singing and games. Hash sheets as above.
Batavia Hash House Harrier Hoons (BH4) meet on Thursdays. This a strictly male preserve, except on the last Thursday of every month when there is a mixed run. Their circle is characterized by interactive repartee between participants resulting in reward or punishment. These are identical - a mug of beer. But have no fear, just come and enjoy it, you don't have to get pissed.

TGIF(S) HHH - a mixed hash that now runs every 2nd & 4th Saturday.

The Krakatau HHH is a family hash (UM's included) that meets every third Saturday of the month. The hares generally provide 2-3 runs (long, medium and short) to fit runners or walkers of all abilities. We offer a wide variety of running terrain, including mountains, beaches, waterfalls, and beautiful rice paddies in Bantan province of West Java (within 2 hours drive from Jakarta). Runs begin promptly at 3:00 pm followed by a circle at 5:00 pm. Run fees are Rp 100,000 per person which includes drinks, snacks and a light meal following the run. Contact Nick Leeson at: leighgdixon@yahoo.com.au to be added to our mailing list.
Betawi HHH -a mixed hash that runs every 1st & 3rd Sat and 2nd, 4th & 5th Friday. The most popular hash probably due to low run fees of Rp 40,000 for men and Rp 20,000 for women. For more information, contact betawihash@yahoo.com
JAVA Hash House Horrors run on the last Sunday of every month at 10:00 am. This is a kids (all ages) hash, run by kids with just a bit of help.
Indonesian Hash Club listing

Updated 3/10/2009

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