Prelube: Red Bear Brewing Company

The 1600 Eruption of Huaynaputina – A Hash History Lesson
Back in 1600, Huaynaputina decided it had been pent up long enough. After centuries of teasing the locals with a little smoke and a little rumble, she finally said, “That’s it, I’m blowing.”
And blow she did.
Ash shot high into the sky, hot lava flowed everywhere, and the surrounding countryside got absolutely covered. It was explosive, messy, and lasted way longer than anyone expected. The villagers weren’t ready, the priests were praying, and the mountain just kept rumbling like it needed a cigarette afterward.
They say it was the largest eruption in South American history. Which makes sense — because when you hold it in for that long, you’re not going to have a polite little puff… you’re going to rock the Andes and leave everyone gasping.
So tonight’s trail honors that legendary blast: Long buildup. Massive release. Hot, steamy finish. Just like a proper Hash run.
On-on!

YOU MUST SIGN UP AND PAY VIA HASH REGO IF PAYING BY CARD

When: 6:45 PM Thursday, February 19, 2026. Pack will be away right at 7:15 PM, don’t be late!

Where: NoMa/Gallaudet U Metro M St Exit (follow marks to start)

Nearest Capital Bike Share: M St & Delaware Ave NE

Hares: Just Tommy, Oh Hey, Not Gay

Trail Details:
- Runners: 2 mi first half / 2 mi second half
- Walkers: 0.8 mi first half / 0.9 mi second half
- Shiggy: 0.69

Miscellaneous Crap: Trail is A to B (0.2 mi to Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Metro). Bring your own vessel, a cranium light, dry shoes, bug spray, and a full water bottle. Sign up on Hash Rego is required if paying by card! Be smart, have fun.

We also have a bag van for your personal items!

End Metro: Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood
Last Trains Out:
Glenmont - 12:15 AM /Shady Grove 11:55 PM

On After*: The Dew Drop Inn
Specials: Cigarettes and orange crushes! Oh, and you!
*On Afters are an unofficial hash adjacent event. Please use your best adult judgment to decide about your participation.

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