About Sashes
Sashes were created during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to enjoy local exercise safely. Instead of visible flour marks like a traditional hash run, sash trails use audible announcements via the free Echoes app (iOS/Android), which triggers GPS‑based audio cues along the route.
Viewing Sashes
Visit explore.echoes.xyz and search “sash” to find trails. Not all appear there, so a full list is available at Known Sashes.
Ground Rules
- No fixed date or time — go when you like.
- Follow current UK group size and distancing guidelines.
- Choose local trails where possible.
- Participation is at your own risk.
How It Works
- Your device announces blobs, checks, false trails, and turns.
- Echoes repeat every 15–60 seconds depending on the trail.
- Some trails split for runners and walkers, rejoining later.
- Refreshment stops and “circle up” cues may be included.
Tips
- Fully charge your device; carry a powerbank if possible.
- A paper map is a useful backup.
Install Echoes
Download Echoes from the App Store or Google Play (fingerprint icon). Search “sash,” then choose STREAM WALK (online) or DOWNLOAD (offline) and tap START.
Laying a Sash
If you’d like to create your own trail, see the guide:
Download Sash Laying Guide (PDF)