The Caracas Hash House Harriers, or CH3, is a "drinking club with a running problem".  We welcome all who have a well-developed sense of humor.

The CH3 members are a mix of Venezuelan nationals and Ex-pats from the United States, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean Islands, and other Latin American countries.  The Ex-pats are truly an international mix and are working in a variety of government, service and industry sectors. 

The CH3 is a family-orientated Hash group.  On the Hashes you will often find small children being pushed in buggies; on the way home these same children can be seen pushing their parents home.  The age range of the children is quite wide and is currently between three and sixty-two.

The CH3 meets twice per month, on average.  We try to hold the Hashes on a Sunday afternoon at 3.30pm, for a 4.00pm start.  When the venue allows, we plan a BBQ to finish off the afternoon of socializing. We also try to include several "outta town" and weekend Hashes every year.  This takes advantage of the outstanding choice of Caribbean beaches, island destinations, and mountain resorts.

The CH3 was established in 1982 by a group of English ex-pats.  We still enjoy the company of one of the Founding Fathers, David Punchard "El Padrino" (The Godfather), when he visits the Caracas Hash from his Florida base.  Hashing has created a fraternity that knows no geographical bounds of hospitality.

The CH3 is a more social version of Hare and Hounds, where you join the pack of hounds (runners or walkers) to chase down the trail set by the Hare or Hares (other runners). Afterwards we gather for a little social activity known as the "down-downs", where we celebrate new runners, various landmarks in the careers of Hashers, and assorted other reasons to drink (beer or your beverage of choice).

All are all welcomed to join the CH3, young and old, fast or slow, sexy or ugly. Newcomers soon realize that ugliness is no barrier to progress up the CH3 hierarchy, as evidenced by our Mis-Management Committee. The only pre-requisite to Hashing is a sense of humor and a willingness to participate in the spirit of the Hash customs.  The running and walking aspects of each Hash seem to take a back seat to the social aspect.