Memorial Day 2018!

Friday, May 25 – Monday, May 28

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Kick off the Chicago summer in style with our annual Memorial Day Hash celebration.  Join us for the whole weekend and get access to three trails over the course of the long weekend, or you can rego for just the main event on Sunday. No matter which option you choose, you’ll get trails and circles complete with food and beverages, as well as two summer-themed giveaways, and all the awesome extra shenanigans that go along with hashing in Chicago.

Here is what we have planned:

Friday, May 25th 7:00 PM – Pub Crawl

You’ll have the opportunity to sample some of Chicago’s tasty brews as we move from brewery to brewery to bar to bar.

We start at Ricochet’s (4644 N. Lincoln Ave. Map), which is just steps away from Western Ave. station on the CTA Brown Line. Around 8 pm, we’ll move to Cardinal Wine & Spirits (4905 N. Lincoln Ave. Map). Then it’s on to The Atlantic Bar & Grill (5062 N. Lincoln Ave. Map). If we’re still standing, we’ll cruise up the street to Lincoln Karaoke (5526 N. Lincoln Ave. Map).

If you just can’t wait until 7 pm to get your beer on, pre-lubing the pre-lube will take place at Half Acre Beer Company (4257 N. Lincoln Ave. Map). Use Montrose Station on the Brown Line to get there.

The whole prelube will be a pay-as-you-go event and is not included in your weekend rego.

Saturday, May 26th 2:00 PM – Prelube Run #2159

A nice little run to carry you over from the Friday pub crawl to the main event on Sunday. Our hare Snatchsquatch is bound to omit the “nice” and “little” part, but you’ll enjoy ample beer and food afterwards to make up for it.

Hare: Snatchsquatch
Location: O’Donnell’s – 4500 N. Elston Ave. Map
Hash Cash: Included in weekend rego ($15 for walk-ups)

Sunday, May 27th Noon – Memorial Day Run #2160

The big event! We’ll be meeting up at our rented pavilion in Catherine Chevalier Woods, which is easy to access by public transit.   After checking in and collecting your gimmes, you’ll enjoy a trail through the woods hared by former GM Dr. Cockvorkian, followed by an amazing barbecue managed under the golden spatula of Feather. Rounding out the afternoon will be our CH3 circle, which of course won’t be as good as the circle at your home kennel in Bumfuck West Dakota. Ask us if we care.

To add variety to our luncheon spread, we are asking folks to consider bringing a side dish to share with your fellow hashers. In turn, we’ll give you $5 in cold cash for your efforts.

Hare: Dr. Cockvorkian
Location: Catherine Chevalier Woods, near East River Rd. & Bryn Mawr Ave. Map
Hash Cash: Included in your weekend rego ($60 for walk-ups)

Monday, May 28th Noon – Hangover Run #2161

Have you foofed before? Whether you have or haven’t you’ll enjoy an afternoon on the “foof deck” at It’s Too Soft’s building in Lincoln Park. Yes there will be a trail of some sort, followed by more grilling, drinking, circle and general shenanigans likely involving water.

Hares: It’s Too Soft & Palmolive Those Dicks
Location: 933 W. Wolfram St. Map
Hash Cash: Included in your weekend rego ($15 for walk-ups)

Four days is not enough. I need MORE HASHING!

If you have a couple of extra days to spend in Chicago, you can run with these esteemed clubs:

  • Thirstday HHH on Thursday night 5/24 at 7:00 PM.
  • Chicago Full Moon HHH on Tuesday night 5/29 at 7:00 PM.
  • Chicago Whiskey Wednesday HHH on Wednesday night 5/30 at 7:00 PM.

Check their websites or Facebook group pages for info.

What does it cost and how do I register?

Registration is simple:

  1. Go fill out the ONLINE REGISTRATION.
  2. Go to PayPal and send money to the email address you were given upon completion of the registration form.
 

PRICING

 

Weekend Price Main Event Only
Regos 1-25 $50 $40
Regos 26-50 $60 $50
Walk-Up Price $70 $60
Saturday & Monday Walk-Up (each) $15

Where can I stay?

If you need crash space, please contact da GM and we’ll make sure that you have a place to crash.

CH3 #2100

Chicago Hash House Harriers Run #2100
Monday, May 29, 2017, 12PM

Venue: Ruji’s Foofdeck – 933 W Wolfram
Hares: Gay Dancer & It’s Too Soft
Hash Cash: $15

From da Hares: Go around back and up the stairs to the roofdeck when you arrive. Expect to gorge yourself on the finest meats and cheeses in all of the land as It’s Too Soft prepares a delicious spread for your enjoyment.
From da GM: We close out our Memorial Day weekend celebration with CH3 #2100 – hard to believe that the hash has lasted this long. Note the early start time so that visitors who have to get out of Dodge can stop in and say hello or maybe even enjoy trail before they have to disappear.

CH3 #2099

Our next run: Chicago Hash House Harriers Run #2099
Sunday, May 28, 2017, 12PM

Venue: Catherine Chevalier Woods Picnic Grove #3 – Approx. 5525 N East River Rd
Hares: Lifa & Unnamed Co-conspirators
Hash Cash: $75

From da GM: This is the Memorial Day Main Event – please note the early meeting time because we only have the picnic grove until nightfall. After that we’ll re-group at Northwood Lounge (5342 N Cumberland) for the on-after.

CH3 #2098

Chicago Hash House Harriers Run #2098
Saturday, May 26, 2017, 2PM

Venue: Richmond’s Sports Bar – 2944 W. Grand Ave.
Hares: Snatchsquatch
Hash Cash: $15

From da Hares: It’s both Memorial Day and by birthday – in no way is this going to end poorly.
From da GM: This is the first of three trails celebrating Memorial Day Weekend – if you paid for the whole weekend the price is included in your rego, otherwise it is $15 to help cover the price of extra beer and food.

Memorial Day Pre-Pre-Lube (Pub Crawl)

Our next get-together:

Chicago Hash House Harriers Memorial Day Pre-Pre-Lube (pub crawl)
Friday, May 26, 2017, 7PM

Venue: Hawkeye’s – 1458 W Taylor St.
Hash Cash: Pay as you Go
From da GM:
If you choose, there will be a Moon Hash out of Hawkeye’s (5$, not included in your rego), with circle in the basement of the bar. Otherwise, below is the schedule of the bar crawl that will not be punctual:
Hawkeye’s (1458 W Taylor St) : 7PM – 8:15PM
Drum & Monkey (1435 W Taylor St) : 8:30PM – 9:45PM
the bar 10 DOORS (1251 W Taylor St) : 10PM – 11:15PM
Little Joe’s (1041 W Taylor St) : 11:30PM – Close

Memorial Day 2017

Friday, May 26 – Monday, May 29
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Kick off the Chicago summer in style with our annual Memorial Day Hash celebration. This year the calendars synced up perfectly, and this weekend will also include our 2100th trail. Not too shabby. If you join us for the whole weekend you’ll get access to three trails over the course of the long weekend Or you can rego for just the main even on Sunday. No matter which option you choose, you’ll get trails and circles complete with food and beverages, as well as a giveaway, and all the awesome extra shenanigans that go along with hashing in Chicago. We’ll also have the options of purchasing an extra commemorative shirt from the event for the low-low price of just $15.

If you’re attending the Main Event on Sunday, please consider taking part in our annual pot luck – bring any side dish to share with your fellow hashers and we’ll give you $5 in cold cash money back the day of the event. This helps us keep the price of the hash down, lets you show off your cooking skills, and makes sure that everyone has something to eat that they’re actually excited about. What a steal!

Registration is simple:

  1. Click the “ONLINE REGISTRATION” at the top of the page.
  2. Complete the registration form.
  3. Go to PayPal and send money to the email address you were given upon completion of the registration form.
 

PRICING BREAKDOWN

 

Weekend Price Main Event Only
Early Bird Rego (Until 3/31) $50 $40
Regular Rego (4/1 – 4/30) $60 $50
Cutting it Close Rego (5/1 – 5/25) $70 $60
Walk-Ups & Assholes $95 $75

If you need crash space, please contact da GM and we’ll make sure that you have a place to crash.

CH3 #2035

Chicago HHH #2035 – Sunday 5/30 – 12:00 PM
Hares: It’s Too Soft & Lifa
Venue: Roofdeck de Its Too Soft – 933 W. Wolfram Rooftop
Hash Cash: $10

From da GM: This is the Memorial Day Hangover trail. Depending on how gracious the hares are, this is either going to be a ballbuster or an actual fatboy trail. Who knows? If you paid for the entire weekend this is included in your rego, otherwise please bring $10 to help cover the cost of food and booze.

Directions
Environmentally-Friendly Public Transit
From Lincoln Park/Lakeview: Hoof it to 933 W Wolfram. Go around back and take the stairs to the roofdeck. (Approx. 10 min)

From Wicker Park/Bucktown: Take the 50 bus north to Diversey. Transfer to the 76 Diversey bus going east. Exit at the Brown Line station, hoof it north on Sheffield and then east to 933 W Wolfram. Go around back and take the stairs to the roofdeck. (Approx. 30 min)

Driving
Hop in your hooptie and cruise to Wolfram and Sheffield. Hoof it up to the roofdeck and plead with Its Too Soft to give you a guest parking pass, then hoof it back down to your car to discover that you’ve already been ticketed. City’s got to get paid somehow!

CH3 #2034

Chicago HHH #2034 – Sunday 5/29 – 12:00 PM
Hares: Gay Dancer & Little Trojan Annie
Venue: Catherine Chevalier Woods – Approx 5515 N. East River Rd
Hash Cash: $65

From da GM: Please note the earlier start time – we have to be out of the park by sunset, so we’re chasing daylight, folks!

Directions
Environmentally-Friendly Public Transit
From Lincoln Park/Lakeview: Grab the 77 Belmont bus and go west to Kimball. Go downstairs and grab the Blue Line out towards O’Hare. Exit the train at Cumberland, hoof it south to Bryn Mawr, and then west to East River Rd. Go into the Catherine Chevalier Woods Forest Preserve and we will be at Grove #3, which is around the bend from the main entrance/parking lot. (Approx. 1 hour 15 min)

From Wicker Park/Bucktown: Grab the Blue Line out towards O’Hare. Exit the train at Cumberland, hoof it south to Bryn Mawr, and then west to East River Rd. Go into the Catherine Chevalier Woods Forest Preserve and we will be at Grove #3, which is around the bend from the main entrance/parking lot. (Approx. 45 min)

Driving
Hop in your hooptie and cruise to East River Rd and Gregory. There’s parking inside the Forest Preserve for you, but your car has to be out by nightfall, so good luck with that. Be sure to back your car in, that way everyone knows you’re cruising.