Introduction

So, you have been selected by the Hash Hare Raiser to set the Phnom Penh Hash and you are looking for a few suggestions?

• Look no further; here they are. All spelled out the by the P2H3 Committee.
• To be asked to set the P2H3 trail is an honor and a privilege.
• The Hash Mismanagement Committee expects regular hashers take their turn and set a trail about 2 times per year, and that the experienced pair up with virgin hares to help them to get started.

Advantages of Being a Hare

• You get a free run
• You earn the undying gratitude of your fellow hashers and your name will live on in the P2H3 statistics!
• You get to observe the countryside at a more leisurely pace than when you are running.
• As a dedicated contributor to the P2H3, your chances of receiving a Hash Name increase.

Please note: your costs (for example transport and paint) of being a hare can be reimbursed by Hash Cash up to USD30. Please keep your receipts and chat with Hash Cash on the day of your trail.

Duties of the Hare - Preparations for your trail

• To find a replacement in event you cannot do it that week, and to inform the Hare-Raiser NO LATER THAN the previous weekend, no there is no misunderstanding and “No Shows”.
• To set the trail.
• Make sure you have a Co-Hare – it is not advisable to set the trail. on your own.
• To provide information about the location of the run to the Hare Raiser by 5pm Tuesday before the run – the Hare Raiser will organize to post the information in all our communication channels.
• After setting the trail, please also send updated information about the run, such as any location changes or extra details to help drivers get to the start point.
• If possible, take photos of the trail setting that can be used in the pre run post – it helps to encourage people to join your trail. Please send the photos to the Hare Raiser.
• To appear at Villa Grange at 1.15pm Sunday or published meeting point.
• To either ride in the Hash Vehicle or somehow guide it to the start point.

Duties of the Hare - At the Start Point

• To explain the rules to the pack, especially to clarify things to virgin runners.
• To explain if the run us A to A (returning to start location) or A to B (a different end point).
• Identify the running and walking hares to the pack.
• Tell approximate length of the walk and run.
• To explain about any particular hazards, or attractions, depending on personal tastes (eg. barbed wire, crazed cattle, lakes of pig manure, shoot- em-ups at karaoke bars, village idiots, toothless virgins and the like).
• To explain any variations on the usual markings.
• To explain to the driver of the Hash Vehicle how to get to the beer-stop (at the half-way point) – if you decide to include a beer stop (it isn’t mandatory).
• To start the runners on their trail and to start the walkers on their trail.
• To put the pack back on the trail if they get totally lost.
• To make sure that everyone returns at the end (check the hash statistics).
• To select the site for the On-On-On, and explain this to the pack during the circle at the end (also not mandatory).

How to find a trail area

• Have a think about previous trails that you liked and talk to those hares about the location. Getting intel on an area from experienced hares is a great way to learn about an area that you may not have run in.
• Best option is to look at google maps or google earth using the satellite imagery.
• Look for areas that don’t have too much water. Some water will dry up in the dry season, but some areas are permanent.
• To keep the bus ride to approximately one hour we try to find a start point about 30 to 40km from Villa Grange.
• Looking for pagodas is a good way to find a start point, usually it is approximately 2 or 3km between pagodas so choosing 3 and running between them can give you a rough idea of the distance.
• If you have the time and can go to the area and check it out before setting the trail it can give you a better result and make it easier to plan the trail – but this is not required and is not always possible.
• Mapping the trail using a tool like map my run helps to figure out distance before heading to the site. Using map my run, strava or your choice of running app means you can map what you set on the day. It's handy to have both, you can compare to google maps and put the final trail into google maps to share with other hares.
• You can also speak with our Trail master about your trail to get advice and ideas.

Choosing a location

• Pagodas are a good start point and usually have good parking for the bus, just make sure there's an area for circle that's not inside the pagoda area as we can't drink inside.
• Circle area needs to be a bit shaded and grassy, if possible, be aware of how it might be later in the afternoon, some overgrown areas can be buggy in the evening.
• Note the roads going to and from start point to make sure bus can get through, note tight corners, low overhead lines or gates and other things that may make it challenging for the bus to get through.
• Ask previous hares about areas they think are good but may have not been used recently.
• You can check out previous hashes on the FB pages and talk to the hares who set those trails. They can help you to know what is good and what to avoid in that area, they might even help you set the trail!

P2H3 Markings

1, 2, 3 dots for on on

Cross – go back to the check

Arrows can also be used to show direction

Curved arrows are good to direct around corners or to cross over a road

Check – the regular kind, you need to mark all the directions, 3 dots for correct trail, 2 dots and cross for wrong trails

Check around, check around – you only need to place one mark to show direction

Hold – a stop where all the runners wait until last runner is in before moving on

On on!