Standard Marks /Symbols found on a hash run.
| SIGN/SYMBOL | ACTION | FUNCTION |
|---|---|---|
 | CHECK | A JUNCTION WHERE THE TRAIL MAY GO IN SEVERAL DIRECTIONS |
 | ON ON AFTER CHECK | ARROWS INDICATING THE CORRECT DIRECTION TO FOLLOW FROM THE CHECK |
 | ON ON continue on trail | ARROWS INDICATING THAT YOU ARE STILL ON THE CORRECT TRAIL |
 | RE-GROUP | YOU MUST WAIT HERE UNTIL THE WHOLE PACK HAS RE-GROUPED |
 | FALSE TRAIL | INDICATES THAT IT IS A FALSE TRAIL AND YOU MUST RETURN TO THE LAST CHECK |
 | FISH HOOK + A NUMBER | THE NUMBER OF RUNNERS REACHING A FISH HOOK MUST GO BACK TO THE PACK AND REJOIN AFTER THE LAST RUNNER. |
 | SHORT CUT | A SHORT CUT ALONG THE TRAIL USUALLY FOR WALKERS |
 | VIEW STOP | A PLACE TO VIEW A SCENIC SPOT ALONG THE TRAIL |
 | BEER STOP | ANOTHER STOP, USUALLY ANOTHER PLACE OF NATURAL BEAUTY |
 | ON IN | ON IN TO THE END OF THE RUN |
The Circle
Once all the Hashers have returned, someone will shout ‘Circle Up’.
This is the ceremonial part of the proceedings, nothing formal, just pure fun.
The Hare is congratulated ( or maybe not) on his trail and given a complimentary ‘down-down’.
A down-down is simply the act of downing a bottle of lager whilst being encouraged with a hash song by the rest of the pack.
Visitors and Virgins ( first time hashers) are again welcomed, followed by down-downers for actions or misdemeanours that have occurred. during the run.
Examples of such misdemeanours include falling ‘arse-over-tit’, answering a mobile phone, or wearing a pair of new shoes.
Useful Vocabulary used by Hashers
| Question/Comment | Response/Definition |
|---|---|
| Are you ? | Question shouted by the pack to the front runners - normally at a check meaning : Are you on the trail? |
| Check | Circular trail mark indicating the true trail must be sought from here |
| Checking | Answer shouted by the front runners to the pack when asked "Are you" indicating that front runner has not located the trail |
| Back Check | Trail mark indicating that back tracking is necessary in order to find the true trail. Often seen after a false trail |
| Front Running Bastards (FRB's) | Nickname given to front runners |
| Hare | Person who set the trail |
| On Call | Shouted in response to "Are you" by hashers to indicate that while they do not see any trail, they are following someone else's "on on" calls |
| On On | Shouted by hashers indicating that they are on the true trail. Only shouted when someone has spotted the markings |
| On In | Trail nearing end, indicates proximity to the end - and a drink |
| Virgin | Someone who has never HASHED before |