June 18, 2013, Updated June 12, 2013
Who are those guys in the flashy red dresses? They’re members of the Holyland Hash House Harriers in Tel Aviv. Watch as they do their 999th (decidedly non-competitive) 5K run along a route marked with flour, and liberally greased by swigs of beer.
The Hash House Harriers is an international social running club phenomenon that attracts about 550,000 participants worldwide. It’s been active in Israel for 20 years, and every milestone run is celebrated by wearing outlandish red clothing. Click on the video to watch the fun!
Video by Elahn Zetlin
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