Do you know about this Red Dress thing?
Have you heard about this?
Once a year, in proud Hash House Harriers tradition, we don our red dresses, we drink healthily, and we run around like dummies. Madison’s Red Dress is a weekend event with multiple trails, bar crawls, and hangover brunches, sure to have you see and be seen among all the sites of Madison. All proceeds benefit our chosen charity, DAIS: Dane County’s only domestic abuse intervention center.
🎈2025 Details
📅 September 19 @ 6:00 PM – September 21 @ 1:00 PM
A MadisonH3 Hash Weekend
Madison Hash House Harriers 2025 Red Dress is going to be one for the books.
We’ve got a whole weekend of fun planned from Friday to Sunday.
Do you need to read more? Rego already!
🔥 What’s Planned?
Four — yes, FOUR — planned trails
With an optional free festival after-party, weather permitting.
Here’s what’s in store:
🍻 Friday Bar Crawl
🏈 NEW: Saturday Morning Tailgate Prelube! (not for the faint of heart)
💃 Red Dress Run: Onsite check-in and gimmie claiming begins at noon at Brittingham Beach park shelter. Be sure you check that link and don’t just type Brittingham into your magic map box, because Brittingham is a large park and you can’t just wander the length of it in a red dress hoping someone will feed you beer. Trail begins at 2 p.m. sharp lololol. We anticipate being done at around 6 p.m., at which point we’ll have food and then ceremonies (aka circle).
🍳 Sunday Brunch Fat Boy Trail: The trail will likely begin at 9:30 at the Come Back In, assuming they are still open.
And if we’re lucky…
🌆 The Willy Street Festival may also serve as an after-party location!
👗 Why a Red Dress?
Wear your cutest red dress. Grab your friends.
Raise money for a damn good cause.
And experience all the wonderful things Madison has to offer during a gorgeous late summer weekend.
💝 The Good Cause
We’ll once again be raising money for the incredible folks at DAIS:
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
DAIS helps adults and children in abusive or unsafe households find support and a way out.
Learn more or donate directly:
👉 https://abuseintervention.org/
⚠️ Important Notes
Some hash gimmies will be limited with late regos — be warned!
Fundraising efforts are in process:
Raffles, prizes, and donation gimmicks are in the works!
If your kennel (or you!) would like to donate, reach out to I Cunt Even
🏕Lodging
The Madison East Econo Lodge is conveniently located off I-90/I-94 and is less than a 15-minute drive from the airport. It is very cheap and its website lists such amenities as a copy machine.
You could also crash on some hasher’s floor space. Email hare@madisonh3.com if you need to find a friend.
🛴Transportation
While all start locations will have parking nearby, we really don’t want you driving if you’ve had anything to drink. Consider other options that are both more convenient and safer:
- Bus: You can ride any Madison Metro bus simply by tapping a credit card (Mastercard or Visa) or using Apple Pay or Google Pay. Use Google Maps to figure out exactly which routes to take. a single ride (including transfers) is $2.00 and an adult will pay no more than $5.00 per day.
- Bike: Madison is served by the B-Cycle e-bike share, and all events will be close to a B-Cycle station (although the aforementioned Econo Lodge isn’t, so don’t choose this option if you’re staying there). Download the app from their website to find bikes, unlock bikes, and pay your fare. Rides are $8/30 minutes, which is a little steep tbh, so also consider bringing your own bike instead if that’s an option for you.
- Rideshare: Uber and Lyft are both prevalent in Madison, as they are in most cities. If you prefer to support companies that pay living wages and offer health insurance at the cost of convenience, call (608) 242-2000 for a cab.
🎭 Theme
Red Dress Run (obviously 😉)
⏰ So, What Are You Waiting For?