Category: Marathon Beer Stop

Hashers:
The Chicago Marathon is on Oct. 9 this year. For almost ten years I have been going out around mile 23 and handing out beer to hashers as they ran by. Over the last several years we really expanded until we gave away three kegs of Goose Island beer two years ago. That was about 1800 cups of beer or about 5% of the Marathoners got a taste as they ran by. That was outstanding. Then last year we got busted by the cops. We got out there a little to soon and the last cop cruising the scene saw us and reported us. Of course we shut down right away, and we never even tapped a keg.
That brings us to this year. Do we do anything? What do we do? I was suggesting that we each bring out our own donations (sixers or a case) and some cups and keep all of our beer hidden in back packs or bags or whatever we have to do to keep it low key and hidden. That we can coordinate later.
Then Peterbilt passed on some information about Pabst Blue Ribbon maybe wanting to do something with the hash. So I called this person and established contact. I explained our history with the Marathon and suggested that they might want to donate ten cases or so. They have liability concerns, so their donation is to us and what we do with it is our business. We have no problem with that. She also suggested that we at least let the Marathoners know what they are getting. I suggested that we carry a can and several cups and pour it right there so they can see the can. Shouldn’t be a problem. They will get back to us later if they want to do that idea.
They also suggested that they work with us through bars were they would negotiate a price for us. They could do it with the small Moon hashes or large Chicago or Thirstday hashes. Sounds good. I did specify that I would want this for all of the area hashes and I was not jumping in first with the Moon Hashes. Who knows. Maybe a different hash each month in different locations that serve Pabst. But we GMs need to get together on this and what we can do for the area hashes.
I made a preliminary venture that I specified would be separate from anything else that might me done, because the Marathon is only 30 days away and the time is clicking down. I specified that this should in no way interfere in any other future discussions with all of the hashes.

In the interval, direct your Marathon ideas to me, including getting some Pabst beer to give out, or what to do if they decide they don’t want to do the Marathon.

Direct your ideas about Pabst future considerations to your GMs.

Meanwhile, we GMs need to get together over the next week or so and see what we collectively would want and separately want as far as Pabst is concerned. Perhaps even a generic shirt something like “Chicago Area Hashes get pissed on PBR.”
This would also make a good discussion for [email protected].

On On
Horn-E

Sun Oct 10
The Chicago Marathon Beer Stop.

This is our first announcement. We have three kegs of Goose Island beer to give away to the marathoners at mile 23. This is for all Chicago Area hashers no matter what hash they’re affiliated with. The race starts at 8AM, so the elite runners will come by about 9:45AM. The beer drinkers will start coming by about 10:45AM. We can use several volunteer to help set up everything before 9:45 AM. I also could use some volunteers with vehicles to pick up the beer on Sat. and ice on Sun. I believe I have all of the signs from last year, and they can be used again. Perhaps this year we could have some signs representing each of the local hashes.
Last year we had a lot of volunteers to help set up and give out beer. B. O. B. and I couldn’t pour beer fast enough. The runners really appreciated our efforts. Many said that it was a real treat and a boost to the finish. Let’s cheer on on with beer, all the marathoners and especially all of our fellow hashers that are actually running this year.
Any volunteers, please email Horn-E at h3horneh3@… or call at 773 248-7737, or just show up. More details next week.

Mile 22 Marathon Beer Stop
Venue: Mudsucker’s Place (3520 S Wallace)
Mile 22 of the Marathon Time: 9:00 and on The annual Mile 22 beer stop for the marathon will be held again. Last year we had about 10 hashers giving out beer, and we went through cases of the golden “carbo load” brew. About 200 stopped for a taste. This year looks even better. Eight hashers from Tulsa and some from south Florida plan on stopping for a brew, then join us for the hash later. The plan: Anyone who wants to meet at my place (3520 S Wallace) prior to the stop (yeah, I could use some help hauling the beer over) is welcome anytime after 9:00 am. We will head over around 9:45. Or you can go directly to the beer stop. The beer stop will be on the east side of the Dan Ryan, south of 35th Street, i.e. one block east of Sox Park. Take the Red Line to 35th (Sox Park), go west to get to my place (Wallace is a stop light). Beer stop – exit the station, go east (left) 50 yards, south to the beer stop, usually about 100-200 yards. We will have a big sign there and will be on the sidewalk by the railroad tracks. We usually keep the stop open until 11:45 or so. The Dan Ryan exits are closed at 31st through 39th. You can exit at the next stop to the south and double back to my place (go west to Wallace then north). Parking near the beer stop is tough, suggest that you try my area. If the area near my house is full, go a few blocks south or west to find street parking. My home will be open after the Beer Stop to anyone while I head out to set the trail for the hash.