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Chicago Hash House Harriers

Welcome to chicagohash.org, home of the Chicago Hash House Harriers. Here you will find everything you need to take part in the Chicago chapter of the world’s largest “drinking club with a running problem.” We meet every week of the year to run a 3 to 5 mile trail through the great city of Chicago’s streets, alleys, parks, and forest preserves. Afterwards we conduct an entertaining ceremony known as “the circle” where we enjoy cold beer and some good laughs.

We’re a very social group. Our members come from all walks of life, all age groups (21+) and all abilities of running from slow to fast. Our one and only goal is to have fun!

Look below for details on our upcoming runs as well as upcoming runs for the other Hash clubs in Chicago. Click on the links to the left to discover all kinds of info — past, present and future — about the Chicago Hash.

Welcome and On-On!

ALL CHICAGOLAND HASH CALENDAR

ANTHRAX 2026! DEC. 11-13

Welcome to Anthrax 2026!

The Chicago Hash House Harriers Present: A Very Hashy Christmas Special!

REGO HERE!

 

Chicago gets called the Snowmiser, Mr. Snow. But, be honest, our special handshake makes your cold little heart grow at least five sizes.

So join us on the merriest December weekend, 11th-13th, for our an*l Christmas Special: Anthrax! The leg warmers will be warming. The Malort will be flowing.

These prices won’t last for long. Your rego gets you:
  • Friday night previews: Trail + drinks & so much more* (Subtheme: Come as your favorite commercial)
  • Saturday double feature: Hazmat suit, santa hat, gimmie, 3 trail options, dinner + circle + dancing, an after party and so much more* (Subtheme: 80’s Christmas specials)
  • Sunday direct to VHS sequel: Fab-boy trail, Circle, Dancing and more!* (aka DRAGTHRAX)
Speaking of regos, the first 69 of you to sign up get all of that for the sweet, sweet price of $99.**
Want to avoid sharing a room at the Holiday Inn? Fill out this form for crash space! We’ll do our best to get you a bed (no promises – crash space assignments will be shared by 12/1 so you’ll be able to plan accordingly). Live in Chicago and have a spare room/floor/air mattress? Volunteer & let’s make a deal.
*more is dependent upon how many of you rego. Bring your friends – we promise we’ll make this a night you won’t remember with people you’ll never forget.
**regos are capped this year! Buy early; you can sell/transfer later if you’re in doubt

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

$$$ = Included in your weekend rego price.

Friday Dec. 11th
6:00 AM – Day drinking on your own at any of the many watering holes in Chicago. Perhaps check out one of the Christkindle Markets.

6:00 PM – Show up and buy yourself a drink at Rebel & Rye.  Walk up price TBD. By CTA, take the Blue Line to Grand, then walk east on Grand Ave. 1/2 block.

6:30 PM On out for the Anthrax Prelube Trail (3~4 miles), hared by Bert’s Special Friend & Meat Inside Her $$$

8:30 PM to 11:00 PM – Enjoy post-run beer and food at Rebel & Rye. $$$

11:00 PM to Dawn – Continue drinking on your own.

Saturday Dec. 12th
12:00 PM – Check-in and pick up your gimmies at Duffy’s Tavern and Grille  $$$ (no walk-ups). Transit: CTA Brown line to Diversey, then walk east on Diversey 3/4 mile.

1:00 PM – On out for main event trails:

☞ Eagle Trail (8-ish miles*), hared by Marbleous Asshole & 4 Pints and a Trenchcoat

       ☞ Turkey Trail (5-ish miles*), hared by Steps in Shit

☞ Walkers Trail (3-ish miles*), hared by Lower Wackoff & Gnatty Daddy

* Distances are approximate “true trail” miles and may be reduced if the weather sucks.

5:00 PM – Food, drinks and circle back at Duffy’s $$$

Afterwards – Party on-on!

Sunday Dec. 13th
10:00 AM – Wake up and grab brunch and a Bloody Mary on your own.

2:00 PM – Anthrax Hangover Trail (aka Dragthrax!), hared by North Banger Alley & Le Shartiste at Splash Chicago. Show up looking fabulous! Trail will be shorter than your skirt, where you can compete for the prestigious title of Dragthrax Queen! $$$ or TBD walk-up. Transit: CTA Red or Brown line to Belmont, then walk  East on Belmont and north on Halsted. Total walk about 1/2 mile.

4:00 PM – Circle Up back at Splash! Beer will flow until the tab runs out, but other drinks and food will be available for purchase. $$$

5:30 PM – Swing low, then GTFO until Anthrax 2027!

4 Days of Hashing!

Yes! Show up in Chicago a few days early and you can hash for 4 days in a row. There will be a place to safely store your bag during each run.

Thursday Dec. 12th
7:00 PM – Run with the Thirstday H3 at TBD location, hared by TBD. On-out at 7:30 PM. $10

CH3 #2619

Chicago Hash House Harriers Run #2619

Sunday, November 8, 2026 2:00 PM

Venue: The Atlantic Bar & Grill – 5062 N. Lincoln Ave.
Hares: Antiques Load Show & Ritalin Cum Bubble
Event: ALS Birthday
From the hares:
Transit: Lincoln Ave. bus (Rt. 11) is closest. By L, Western (Brown Line) is 1/2 mile away.
Hash Cash: $10
Shag Wagon: TBD

CH3 #2617

Chicago Hash House Harriers Run #2617

Sunday, October 25, 2026 2:00 PM

Venue: Big Joe’s – 1818 W. Foster Ave.
Hare: Horn-E
Event: Horn-E turns 86!
From the hare:
Transit: Damen (Brown Line) or Foster bus (Rt. 92) will get you close
Hash Cash: $10
Shag Wagon: TBD