A stone-cold FMH classic returns as we attempt to turn ourselves into popsicles by diving headfirst into icy cold waters in the middle of Beijing winter, all to earn an exclusive, limited-edition patch. And that can only mean one thing – the annual Full Moon Hash Polar Plunge Challenge is back!
This year’s Polar Plunge Challenge will be the sixth edition of the (mostly) annual FMH Polar Plunge (at least according to your shitty FMH GM’s reckoning after consulting ancient scriptures).
Aaaas we know (as we know!), hashers love traditions and we’re excited to make the 2026 edition of the FMH Polar Plunge an even more hashy, icy, and balls-freezing affair.
Those hashers brave enough to take on and successfully complete the 2026 Polar Plunge will earn this gorgeous, exclusive patch to wear on their Happi Coats, signifying their elite rank among the hash collective.
The Full Moon Hash Polar Plunge will have a traditional hash trail through the perennial foreigner-favourite area of Lido, along the scenic, newly renovated Ba River waterfront, and around the up-and-coming Jiangtai subdistrict.
You do not have to participate in the polar plunging; you can just cum along and watch other hashers attempt the challenge and turn themselves into popsicles. However, only those who successfully complete the Polar Plunge will receive the exclusive patch.
For those wishing to participate in the Polar Plunge, please bring along towels with you. We will provide some towels for those attempting the challenge, however, as we will all want to dry off as quickly as possible after getting out, having your own towels will be ideal. We also recommend bringing a pair of slippers with you as the ground will be icy cold after the plunge.
The January Full Moon is known as the Wolf Moon because wolves were more likely to be heard howling at this time. Traditionally, it was believed that wolves howled due to hunger during winter. However, hashscholars have now proven that the reason wolf howls can be heard in the wintertime is due to increased drunken debauchery among the lupine Full Moon Hash werewolf population.
Our very own Full Moon Hash Potions Master Bloody Butt Precise has concocted a special cool and refreshing drink just for this challenge, which also doubles up as anti-freeze!
So cum join these three little piggies as we dive into the icy depths of the Ba River searching for our dignity. Everyone is welcome!
Dress Code: Anything winter related! The penguin onesie you purchased off Taobao! Cosplay as Elsa from Frozen! Or just come donning haberdashery!
Bring swimwear, a towel, and slippers for those participating in the Polar Plunge.
Hash Cash: 30 RMB
Running Icicle: Singaporn Star
Walking Icicle: Bloody Butt Precise, Silent Suck-off
Trail: Trail is A to A with bag drop at Buddy’s
When: Friday, 30th January 2026
7:00 pm meet-up
7:30 pm start
Meet Up: Buddy’s 百蒂餐吧
No. 38 Fangyuan West Road, Jiuxianqiao, Chaoyang District, Beijing
北京市朝阳区酒仙桥芳园西路38号
Dinner: Buy your own dinner before or after at Buddy’s
On-after: Our hash bar, Paddy O’Shea’s of course!
D’erections to Buddy’s:
Gaojiayuan Metro Station Exit C
高家园地铁站C出口
