Chicago River Swim
About this race
The Chicago River Swim is the signature event of A Long Swim, a 501(c)3 charitable organization that raises funds for ALS collaborative research through Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and local youth learn-to-swim programs. The event is made possible through the support of dozens of local and federal agencies, area businesses, and the entire Chicago community.
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The Chicago River Swim will offer athletes a once-in-a-lifetime experience to swim among Chicago’s famous skyscrapers and under its iconic bridges.
1-Mile Swim Application
The Chicago River Swim will offer athletes a once-in-a-lifetime experience to swim among Chicago’s famous skyscrapers and under its iconic bridges.
2-Mile Swim
Selected participants of the inaugural 2025 Chicago River Swim will soon swim among Chicago’s famous skyscrapers and under its iconic bridges.
1-Mile Swim
Selected participants of the inaugural 2025 Chicago River Swim will soon swim among Chicago’s famous skyscrapers and under its iconic bridges.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Chicago.
About Chicago
Chicago River Swim takes place in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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