Hashing In Jakarta
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 cross-country running followed by a gathering where some beer flows. But if you don't run, don't worry, we have a choice of runs to suit everyone, as quite a few people just enjoy a gentle jog or a stroll. Indeed we discourage people from taking the running too seriously (FRB's take note!).
It's the same with the drinking. Please enjoy a few beers and snacks with us (at Rp.150,000 for as much as you want) but if you don't want to, then just have water or soft drinks, or return to town. Ladies pay much less.
The important things are, you have the opportunity to get some exercise, meet some fun people, and get out of Jakarta 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.
Sites are chosen in various localities, but typically many runs are in the countryside just off the Jagorawi toll. Weekend runs usually start at 16:00 hours and usually consist of at least two runs – a shorter or medium length run of about an hour and a longer, more challenging run of about 1½ hours for the fitter and faster runners, aka as FRB's.
After the hash comes 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 bar or restaurant on the way back to town. So come and join the fun at TGIS Jakarta Hash House Harriers.
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
There is more to Jakarta than just the traffic and malls :)
Hashing in Jakarta is a fabulous way to relax after a hectic week.
A thing of beauty...a sparkling pint after a great TGIS Jakarta Hash run. Lovely!