Looking for a unique way to explore Amsterdam, meet new people, and have fun? You’ve found us! We’re the Amsterdam chapter of the Hash House Harriers , a global “drinking club with a running problem” or perhaps a “running club with a drinking problem”, you choose.
Our Amsterdam Runs
When Do We Run?
We run every two weeks (usually Sundays). Trails are laid by our hares and take you on a journey through Amsterdam’s parks, streets, and hidden gems. Expect fun challenges, false trails, and maybe a drink stop or two along the way. Check out our #nextrun.
What to Expect?
- The hare sets a trail with secretive markings you have to find and follow. If you are Dutch, think “speurtocht”.
- The trail will be a 6–10 km run or walk (your pace, your choice!).
- Plenty of laughs, songs, quirky traditions and a beerstop (yes, non alcoholic stuff as well).
- If it rains, you get wet. If it is cold, you get cold. If it is warm, you start sweating and get thirsty, we have a solution for that.
- Post-run drinks, snacks, and stories at an outdoor location, the hare’s house, or a local bar.
- We take turns in setting a trail, do not worry, we won’t bother you with that in the beginning. Visit this page if you are thinking about setting a trail.
How to join the Amsterdam Hash House Harriers
Joining us is Easy
- Check out the details of our next run.
- Show up! No pre-registration needed. Bring €5 (or pay by tikkie) and that includes all the drinks, snacks and fun you can handle. And yes, we have non-alcoholic beverages as well. Some of us are even vegetarians.
- Wear something comfortable, and don’t forget your sense of adventure.
NOT SURE YET? If you are a “virgin”, we want you to try it once and then come back, your second run is free!
Good to know
- What to wear? Walking or running shoes and something casual. Want to stand out? Order a shirt or sweater using this link for unique haberdashery. We will not be impressed.
- Special Runs: Some runs are extra special, like the Amsterdam Light Festival, Carnaval in Brabant, or “Gay for a Day” during Pride week. Check for the schedule and save the dates.
- See what runs we did in the last 24 Months
- How many runs you did and how often you hared
- Yes, we are on FaceBook and we work with an app called Harrier Central. But to be honest, all you need is the info on this website.
- We take turns in setting trails. Do not worry, we will not bother you in the beginning and one of our experienced hares will be assisting you the first time you volunteer to set a trail. You want to ? Contact our friendly neighbourhood Hare-Raiser. Read all about it here.
Hashing in the Netherlands, Europe and Rest of the World
The hashing fun doesn’t stop in Amsterdam! Explore other hash chapters across the Netherlands, including:
- The Hague HHH – Where hashing meets the beach.
- FILTH Hash – Every Full Moon in or around Leiden
In Europe, we have listed the different hash chapters and events.
You can hash all over the world! Check out the Harriers Central app or the World Harrier Organization for a hash in your area.
Got Questions?
Need More Information?
For questions about the our hash group you can contact any member of our “mis-management”.
Mis-Management
Grand Master – Slippery Edge
Web Master – Pink Panter
Religious Adviser – Missing Link
Deputy Assistant RA – Sweet Hole Sister Slammer
Hash Cash – Slippery Edge
Social Media Whore – Twin Pits
Hare Raiser – Pink Panter
Also very important people are 5-Pack (our Religious Adviser Emeritus) and Hard Drive (our Deputy Assistant Web Master and Trouble Shooter). 
Code of conduct
What could possibly go wrong, but just in case
The Amsterdam Hash House Harriers want to make sure that everyone can have fun and drink beer (or a beverage of choice). We strive to ensure an inclusive, safe and respectful environment for everyone who wants to be part of our hash.
We do not tolerate bad behaviour where hashers assemble. This includes but is not limited to the following:
- Verbal and physical threats, harassment, violence, abuse
- Non-consensual sexual conduct. Consent is mutual, informed, specific, freely given, and reversible, and it is required. No means no; the absence of a ‘no’ is not consent; someone who is severely intoxicated cannot consent; if someone changes their mind, respect their choice; and if you are unsure, ask, and respect their response.
- Bullying, slander, rumours on any (digital) platform used by hashers to communicate
- Non-consensual photography and the sharing of it
- Theft or misappropriation of belongings
- Underage drinking of alcohol, driving under the influence
If you violate this policy:
Hashing and crashing are privileges. If you are a safety risk to others, you may be removed and not welcomed back to the hash. Inappropriate behaviour is subject to removal from the hash and/or crash space for the day, for a period of time, or permanently at the discretion of Mismanagement.
If an allegation is brought to Mismanagement, they may request that the hasher(s) involved stop attending the hash for a period of time. This is not a presumption of guilt, but to avoid potential conflict while Mismanagement discusses the situation.
How do you get help if you need it?
Talk to someone from Mismanagement or another hasher you trust to point you in the right direction.
If you need help, we can:
- Have your back;
- Listen;
- Support your choices;
- Get you a buddy for trail;
- Provide you a safe crash space;
- Remove someone from the hash, event and/or crash space;
- Direct you to other resources to help you.
We are hashers through and through!
This Code of Conduct was adapted from one used by many hashes around the world.
Hash Songs
We sing a lot, we have an inappropriate song for every occasion in the circle. Visit this page for nice collections of down-down songs and learn them all. Before we break up for the on-after, we close the circle with either of these two songs.
Hashing with Some Passion
5-Pack came up with HIS ode to OUR joy. The tune is “Ode to Joy” by Ludwig von Beethoven
We go Hashing
With some passion
– Running here and checking there –
If it’s True Trail
‘On on’ we’ll yell
– If we’re lost we’ll blame the Hare –
Then we Circle
Grab a beer, chill
– Try to Down Down everyone –
Don’t take offence
In our defence
– We’re only here to have some fun –
Hashing in Amsterdam
Lyrics by Missing Link and Excremental Earnings on the tune of “Tulips from Amsterdam”
Next Sunday we will meet again
– Hashing in Amsterdam –
We’ll circle up and we will have
– Down Downs in Amsterdam –
We’ll check it out and try each way
– ARE YOU ! in Amsterdam –
. First a false trail .
.. Now a back check ..
… Where’s the beer stop …
…. Are we on yet? ….
So when we meet again,
– It will be ON ON ! in Amsterdááám –
Next RunS
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Return Of The Soup
Run № 1458 on October 11, 2025
by War ‘n Piece
Saturday – Amersfoort – 14:00
A hash with soup?
– LEKKER ! – RUN !! – EAT !!!
More important, it is Canadian Thanksgiving.
Roast Moose for everyone.
We meet at station Vathorst in Amersfoort. On the South side at the Amendijk near platform 3. It will be an A/B run, bagdrop available and we finish the day with at least two types of homemade soup and roast moose.
Good to know: If you need to change clothes up front, contact the hare and you can come by his house. +31 651 423 734
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✓ What: Return of the Soup
✓ Run № 1458
✓ Hare: War ‘n Piece
✓ When: Saturday 11 October, 2025
✓ Time: 13:45 earlier time
✓ Where: Amersfoort – Vathorst Station
– Amendijk, near platform 3.
– https://w3w.co/skewed.camp.poster
✓ Bag drop: Yes
✓ Hash Cash: €5
. . + €5 for food and additional drinks
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Carmina Burana
Not a Hash Event on October 19, 2025
Not a hash event
Sunday afternoon – 14:00 hrs
This is not a run, but us hashers want to be there. Our RA and his orchestra plus choir perform the Carmina Burana in “het Concertgebouw” no less.
The concert is sold out, sorry if you missed it.
Today was also supposed to be a hashing day…. But …. It is also Amsterdam Marathon day…. Thus …. if many of us joining the Carmina Burana, and others are just terribiy slow at running a marathon 😉 doing a hash run makes no sense. Your friendly neighbourhood hare raiser has found a hare for next week instead (Five-Pack on Saturday 25th in Utrecht)
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5-Pack shows us Utrecht
Run № 1459 on October 25, 2025
by 5-Pack
Saturday – Utrecht
5-Pack leading the way.
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✓ What: 5-Pack takes the lead in Utrecht
✓ Run № 1459
✓ Hare: 5-Pack
✓ When: Saturday 25 October, 2025
✓ Time: 14:45 – pack off at 15:00
✓ Where: AH inside Hoog Catherijne Shopping Mall
– If you arrive by train, exit station at the east side (that is where the low platform numbers are) and ENTER Hoog Catharijne shopping mall. Keep to the right, we meet in front of Albert Heijn. Official address is Godebaldkwartier 54, 3511EZ
– (NOT to be confused with another Albert Heijn opposite the station, YOU NEED TO GO INSIDE THE MALL and keep to the right)
– https://w3w.co/initial.latter.galaxy
✓ Bag drop: Yes
✓ Hash Cash: €5
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On After: We discuss before/during/after the run/circle
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Run № 1460
Run № 1460 on November 02, 2025
HARE WANTED
We are looking for a hare for this Sunday (or Saturday if you prefer).
Contact your hare-raiser
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Sheep & Goat Hash
Run № 1461 on November 16, 2025
by Excremental Earnings
Excremental Earnings’ birthday will keep us busy this afternoon. After the run, Excremental wants us to stay for food. Bring presents and dress up !
Excremental was born in 1979, the Chinese year of sheep and goats. Pick your preference and start prepping your outfit. Excremental will explain what Chinese years have to do with it, 1979 was the Canadian year of the camel after all.
Excremental feeds us shepherd’s pie, chèvre chaud salad and other vegetarian sheep/goat-themed goodies. She will try working the camel in somewhere as well.
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✓ What: Sheep & Goats Hash
✓ Run № 1461
✓ Hare: Excremental Earnings
✓ When: Sunday 16 November
✓ Time: 14:45 – pack off at 15:00
✓ Where: Chez ML & EE
– Lijnbaansgracht 373A, Amsterdam
– https://w3w.co/pushes.helpless.clap
✓ Bag drop: Yes!
✓ Hash Cash: €5
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After the run, Excremental invites us to stay for food.
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Nasty St. Nick Run
Run № 1462 on November 30, 2025
by Nasty Shitonya
This has become a Dutch traditional over the years. The last Sunday before the 5th of December. We dress up Sint Nicolaas ‘ish, we do the run and hang out at Nasty’s place for a while. She does not know this yet, but Nasty hosts and sets the trail today.
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✓ What: Nasty St. Nick Run
✓ Run № 1460
✓ Hare: Nasty Shitonya
✓ When: Sunday November 30th, 2025
✓ Time: 14:45 – pack off at 15:00
✓ Where: Nasty’s FemCave
– Orteliusstraat 299-1
– https://w3w.co/jacuzzi.factory.qualified
✓ Bag Drop: Yes
✓ Hash Cash: €5
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On After: We discuss before/during/after the run/circle
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Xmas Pot Luck Dinner
SPECIAL – Run № 1463 on December 21, 2025
HARE WANTED
Yet another Hash Traditional on the last Sunday befor X-mas. You bring some food to share, the best opportunity to test your Christmas menu. We do the run, eat the food, help clean up the mess before we go home.
We need a hare and a host, this could be the same person or not.
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On After: Pot Luck Dinner