Army War College Has its Second 'Hash Run of 2023'

The ‘Hash Run’ of the second trimester of 2023 at Army War College, one of the major outdoor activities undertaken by the college every trimester to provide student officers with a well-earned leisure time, away from continuous academic commitments was held on 24 June 2023.

Student officers of Senior Command Course 8, Junior Command Course 27 and Junior Staff Course 24 joined in the event, together with the Commandant, Chief Instructor, all faculty members and the permanent staff.

The event was flagged off by Brigadier U.K.D.D.P Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, Commandant Army War College who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

The ‘Hash Run’ humorously known as the ‘drinking club with running problems’ started in the late 1930s has now become a popular non-competitive running event of this nature. Keeping this tradition alive, the trail of the AWC ‘Hash Run’ included adventurous running, obstacle crossing and finding the way around 12 km along the cross-country pathway, thus experiencing fun and joy all the way consuming village-based food and beverages.

Upon conclusion of the run, all the Hashers assembled at the open theater area of the college and continued with a session of interactive social activities, connected with karaoke, music and dance.