The Great Chicago Anthrax Scare & Santa Hat Run

Back in 2002 a member of the Chicago Hash House Harriers managed to shut down several square blocks surrounding Lincoln Park in a biohazard scare, as such we’ve been celebrating his idiocy ever since. Members will don a hazmat suit and a Santa hat at Anthrax as we jaunt through the city and draw as many curious glances from the holiday shoppers as possible. Anthrax is the Chicago Hash House Harriers largest weekend event and attracts hasher from all over the United States to witness just how crazy attending hash runs during a Chicago Winter can be.

Previous Anthrax Events

ANTHRAX 2016

Pre-Lube
Main Event
Hangover
ANTHRAX 2015

Pre-Lube
Main Event
Hangover
ANTHRAX 2014

Pre-Lube
Main Event
Hangover
ANTHRAX 2013

Pre-Lube
Main Event
Hangover
ANTHRAX 2012

Pre-Lube
Main Event
Hangover
ANTHRAX 2011

Pre-Lube
Main Event
Hangover
ANTHRAX 2010

Pre-Lube
Main Event
Hangover
ANTHRAX 2009

Main Event
Hangover

ANTHRAX 2008

Main Event
Hangover

ANTHRAX 2007

Main Event
Hangover

ANTHRAX 2006

Main Event

ANTHRAX 2005

Main Event

ANTHRAX 2004

Main Event

ANTHRAX 2003

Main Event

ANTHRAX 2002

Main Event

The Legend of Anthrax

The History of Anthrax

by It’s Too Soft
The (REAL) Story of Anthrax

by Mudsucker

Original Anthrax Scare Media Coverage

Suspicious Powder Deemed Harmless

Chicago Tribune
‘Suspicious’ Powder Just Trail Marker

Chicago Sun-Times
Suspicious Powder Closes Portion of Lincoln Park

WBBM 780
False Alarm Unnerves Lincoln Park

Chicago Tribune
How I Helped Solve the Zoo Mystery

Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Police Find Flour is Not Anthrax

WBBM 780