The Trail has a series of checks where the trail stops. Upon finding a check the runners have to find a new trail and so on. The average run has between 5 to 8 checks. The average hash run is about 5 to 8 kms and takes about 50 minutes. Hash running is not competitive, there are no times kept, handicaps or placings.
Runners can run as slow as they like and there is no compulsion to stick to the course.
Hash running is fun and suitable for those who want a bit of exercise with a social environment. The run is usually followed by drinks and refreshments. It was a tradition in the days before 0.05 and Random Breath Tests for the pack to adjourn to a pub to carry on after the beer had run out at the tubs. The cops were not amused and for some reason arrested and assualted the afforesaid hashman. When it came to court the hash barrister was able to prove that the Hello Sailor was meant for the naval officer, who is a sailor, and not a term of abuse.