The Creation of the Border Jumper Hash House Harriers

Discover how the Border Jumper Hash House Harriers (BJH3) came to be—a group founded on respect, pride, and a philosophy that has stood the test of time. By the grace of "G," may The Border Jumpers always endure.How It All Began
On August 13th, 2004, after a rainy Black Lingerie Hash, Strawberry Shortdick and Butt Darts sat in a truck, waiting for the downpour to pass. As they talked, the conversation shifted to hashing—what they loved about it and what they would do differently. They envisioned a hash where trails were shorter, circles were longer, and the philosophy was simple: "Drink till the beer runs out."Midweek hashing appealed to them, and they chose Wednesday for its balance—a perfect midweek reset. They also decided to hash every Saturday, ensuring BJH3’s presence twice a week. Despite the rain, they began laying the foundation for what would become a unique tradition in El Paso. A critical decision included the use of distinct trail markings to avoid conflicts with El Paso H3’s trails and to accommodate the area's infrequent rain.BJH3 Unique Markings:Checking: Made without a circle (represented by an “X”)
Hare-row: Crossed with two lines -//->
Choosing the Name
The next important step was naming the hash. They wanted something uniquely tied to El Paso. The inspiration came from the Border Jumper Trolley, which shuttled passengers between El Paso, Texas, and its sister city, Juárez, Mexico. This gave the hash its distinctive name and its hallmark tradition: every trail would involve crossing a “border.” These “borders” could be anything—a fence, a ditch, or a boundary marker—and each crossing would be celebrated with the call, "Border Jumper!"In honor of this tradition, BJH3 adopted its signature mark, THE BORDER JUMPER, a symbol that can’t be found in any other hash around the world.The Philosophy Lives On
Now, over two decades later, while hashers have come and gone, the BJH3 philosophy remains unchanged:Shorter Trails.
Longer Circles.
Drink till the beer runs out.
The Border Jumper Hash House Harriers continue to hash, celebrating the spirit of camaraderie, adventure, and fun that inspired its creation.Thank you for taking the time to learn about BJH3’s history and legacy. On-on!

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BJ EVENTS

UNDER CONSTRUCTION- Outlaw Trail
- Black Lingerie/Dress
- Green Dress
- Red Dress
- Jumping Chili Campout Hash Friends
- 30 Pack
- Bougie Hash
- Pink Dress
- Posada Hash

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BJ TEX MEX OUTLAW TRAIL

When: January 2026
Every year during the world-famous EPH3 Tex-Mex, the BORDER JUMPERS lay a trail, BJ style!- Bring your spare liver.

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BJ BLACK LINGERIE/DRESS

Goblet Requirement
When: TBD Feb 2026Join us for a special tribute to our beloved hash founder, "G", on the anniversary of his on-up. Every year, we host the Border Jumper Annual Black Lingerie/Dress Hash in his honor!The Border Jumpers will lead the way through the El Paso streets, guiding us to libations and merriment. Don your black attire - dress or lingerie, your choice! - and get ready for a memorable day of hashing and camaraderie.

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BJ GREEN DRESS

Goblet Requirement
When: 15 March 2025
Get ready to go green! Join us for our annual St. Pat's Day Run, where tradition meets revelry! Don your most dashing green dress or attire, grab a beer (or ten), and hash through the streets with friends old and new. We're keeping the Hash and BJ tradition alive - come be a part of it!

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BJ RED DRESS

Goblet Requirement
When: 10 May 2025
Join us for our annual Red Dress Run, a time-honored Hash House Harriers tradition! Don your most dazzling red attire and get ready for a day of fun, friends, and fundraising for local charities.Inspired by the legendary Donna 'The Lady in Red' Rhinehart, we'll be carrying on the legacy of this beloved event. So, come one, come all - and let's make this Red Dress Run one to remember, BJ style!"

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JUMPING CHILI CAMP OUT

When: 27th-29th June 2025
Where: Dam Site Lodging & Marina, Elephant ButteGet Ready for a Hash Camp!
Join the Border Jumpers and our friends for our annal camping adventure, HASH CAMP! It's time to reunite with friends, make new memories, float down the river, and maybe even get sunburned on the belly!
Spend a weekend under the stars, enjoying:
River floats
Camping camaraderie
Delicious eats
Hashing shenanigans!
Newbies and veterans alike, come one, come all! Let's make this year's Hash Camp unforgettable!

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30 PACK

When: 26 July 2025Celebrate G's Birthday (31 July) with an epic endurance challenge!
Join us for a 30-pack marathon, where you'll test your limits and push your boundaries. Run, walk, or crawl - it's up to you!
Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

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BOUGIE HASH

When: 6 November 2025Get Ready for the Most Bougie Hash of the Year!
Dust off your designer duds, Hashers! We're talkin' fancy hats, monocles, and all the fixin's. It's time to channel your inner aristocrat and live large for the day!
Join us for our annual Bougie Hash, where we'll be sipping champagne, strutting our stuff, and pretending to be high society for the day. Don't miss out on the most talked-about event of the year!
Dress Code: Your fanciest, most over-the-top attire (the more outrageous, the better!)
Come prepared for:
A day of pretending to be rich and famous
Champagne toasts and fancy cocktails
High-end (looking) snacks and treats
Don't be a basic Hasher – come bougie or don't come at all!

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BJ PINK DRESS HASH

Goblet Requirement
When: 13 December 2025
Honor Boobalicious & Fight Breast Cancer with Us!
Join the Border Jumpers for our annal Pink Dress Run, as we celebrate the life of our dear friend Boobalicious and support the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!
Don't miss this special event! Register and let's make a difference in the fight against breast cancer while honoring our beloved Boobalicious.

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BJ POSADA HASH

When: 20 December 2025
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year... for Hashing!
Join us for our annual holiday extravaganza, where we'll embark on a festive $5 trail, complete with:
9 merry stops, featuring our hashers leading us in joyful tunes
4 pay-as-you-go on-ins to keep the cheer flowing
3 jolly trolley rides to transport us to new heights
Multiple beer and water checks to keep us hydrated
A sweet whore'chata stop to warm our hearts
A whiskey-n-cider stop to put some cheer in our steps
A Korean horn-dog stop to get us howling
1 circle to gather 'round and share in the merriment
1 on-after Christmas party to keep the celebration going!
Event-day gimmies for those who RSVP on the events FB page
The Dickie Challenge, with prizes for those who accept the challenge
A special guest appearance by the Virgin Mary herself!

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FFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

(Q) Why are we called the Border Jumper H3?
(A) We named the group after something that referred to El Paso when we created it. Certain buses provide tours into Mexico and are known as the Border Explorer Trolleys. Plus, it also gave us a cool nickname that is easy to remember: BJ HASH(Q) Do you go into Mexico during one of your runs?
(A) Typically, we don't cross into Mexico unless it's specified on our Calendar. However, there was one occasion when we did cross, but the Border Patrol stopped us on the way back and arrested the illegal immigrants we had recruited during a visit to a local Juarez Brothel. The BJ Hash tradition is to honor our namesake by crossing some sort of barrier, boundary, or fence, either by hopping over or negotiating the obstacle, usually a boundary marker(Q) How do I join the Hash?
(A) Just attend any run listed in the Calendar. During your first run, we will regard you as a Virgin." After completing 5 trail runs and receiving a hash name, you'll become a true hasher. At the BJ Hash, you typically get a hash name on your fifth run, though it might happen sooner or later.(Q) How do I know where to meet every week?
(A) Just check the Calendar or our Facebook Page.(Q) If I attend a hash, do I have any obligation to show up regularly or pay dues?
(A) With the BJ Hash, the $5 you pay at the beginning of each run is the only money we ask you to pay. The $5 is for the privilege of spending time with us derelicts. The beer, sodas, wine coolers, and chips are on us. We have people who show up once a week or every other week, and we have people who show up once a year (or less). If you have a good time, come back. If you decide that hashing is not for you, just stop showing up.(Q) What exactly is a "Hash Name"?
(A) The "Hash Name" is the name that hashers go by during hash events. This ensures group members stay anonymous. However, by being anonymous, you don't have to worry about us selling your name to telemarketers and getting harassing calls at home. Every hash member receives a hash name from the other hashers after about his or her fifth or sixth run. Usually, this name has some connection with a personal embarrassing event or may have sexual implications. In any case, it is usually a name that you don't refer to in public, sign on your e-mails, or put on your resume. The more embarrassed or dissatisfied you are with your hash name, the more likely the hashers will keep it.(Q) So, what's the deal with the term "Hash"?
(A) Okay, here's the basic story: The Hash House Harriers phenomenon began in 1938 with an Englishman named Albert Stephen Gispert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He assembled a group of British expatriates to play a variation of the English schoolboy game "Hares and Hounds". The group named themselves after their meeting spot, The Selangor Club, known as the "Hash House" for its food. Check out their history page here for more information.(Q) I'm oversensitive and easily offended. Is Hashing right for me?
(A) No. Check your ego at the door! We do not appreciate Whiners. However, the better you can take a joke or double entendre, the more comfortable you will be. You should find a different hobby (suing people, tree-hugging, protesting, etc.) We are a group of people who are very open-minded and do not judge anyone, but then again, we can be real Jerks!(Q) Is there cursing involved?
(A) Fuck Yes!(Q) So why all the songs?
(A) It is a tradition and a custom to sing these songs worldwide. We uphold those traditions by singing a song to pay tribute to the individual being honored.(Q) What kind of people attend the Hash?
(A) People from all walks of life, from Professionals in our community to average citizens, even some Girl Scouts. You'll find hard-core runners, non-competitive runners, walkers, and those who just like to get out and get a little exercise. In all cases, they are people who enjoy a good laugh and can have some fun socializing while still getting some exercise.(Q) Can I bring my children to a Hash event?
(A) It's not recommended unless you're setting aside money for psychotherapy. Spend a little money on a babysitter. Sometimes, we arrange family hashes open to all family members and indicate these on the Calendar.(Q) Can I join a Hash event without drinking alcohol?
(A) Absolutely. Unlike other hashes, you will not be forced to "drink it or wear it". Whatever you are drinking during the Down-Down, is what you drink in the circle. Although a healthy tolerance for people who drink is desirable, the point of hashing is to have fun and socialize.(Q) I want to be a hare. What do I do?
(A) First, attend a few runs so that you get an idea of what hashing is about. After that, see our Hare Raiser. They are usually looking for people to set runs. You will probably want to have a co-hare the first few times to help and show you the ropes.Just remember one thing - If you have a “half-a-mind” to hash, that is all it takes!

OUR FRIENDS

EL PASO H3

ALAMOGORDO H3

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IN MEMORIAM

Fallen Hashers

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THE ORIGINS OF THE GOBLET

The Border Jumpers Hash House Harriers created the Goblet, a unique drinking vessel designed to foster participation and community within the kennel. This initiative was launched during the tenure of Teacher the 2nd GM, who took over from the founder Butt Darts.
Inspiration and Influences
The idea for the Goblet was inspired by the wooden hash vessels that had recently become popular, featuring a hasher's name and kennel patch. The original "Gobleteers" - Teacher, Cockeye, Pikahole, Condiments, and Moose Knuckle - worked together to establish the requirements for earning the Goblet.
The First Recipient
Yo Momma (I Fucked Your Mother and She Liked It) was the first hasher to complete the Goblet requirements and earn this coveted honor.
Evolution and Expansion
The Goblet requirements were influenced by Gadar from the Carolina Trash Hash House Harriers, who shared their tradition of earning a prized "Bib" by completing specific challenges.
To spread the word about the Goblet, the Border Jumpers invited hashers from other kennels to attempt to complete the requirements at a TXIH (Texas Interhash) event, pre-dating the Bertha era. This helped establish the Goblet as a respected and sought-after achievement within the hash community.
Legacy
Today, numerous hashers from various kennels, both within Texas and beyond, have earned the Goblet. It remains a cherished symbol of the Hash community's spirit and camaraderie.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Bring a Virgin
Black Dress Run
Green Dress Run
Red Dress Run
Pink Dress Run
25 Hashes and 5 Hared
Get the Hashit and add to it
Never Ending Flabongo
Mexican Maracas
Recite The Gobleteer Oath

Bring a Virgin
(BJ Hash Virgin)

Black Dress Run

Green Dress Run

Red Dress Run

Pink Dress Run

25 Hashes and 5 Hared

Get the Hashit and add to it

Never Ending Flabongo

Mexican Maracas

Recite The Gobleteer Oath

THE TRACKER

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