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Chicago River Swim

Chicago, Illinois
Chicago River Swim official race logo - running event in Chicago, Illinois
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Chicago, Illinois
PRICE:
Free
DISTANCES:
4 Events: 2 Miles, 2 Miles, 1 Miles, 1 Miles

About Chicago River Swim

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.

Chicago River SwimThe 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.
Chicago, IL

Race Events & Distances

Choose from 4 race distances available for Chicago River Swim in Chicago, IL. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.

2-Mile Swim

2 Miles
Distance
2 Miles
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
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Chicago, IL
ChicagoIL
Chicago River Swim Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about 2-Mile Swim

How long is the 2-Mile Swim?
The 2-Mile Swim covers 2 Miles.
What time does the 2-Mile Swim start?
The 2-Mile Swim starts at 7:00:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the 2-Mile Swim?
Registration for the 2-Mile Swim costs $0.00.
Where is the 2-Mile Swim located?
The 2-Mile Swim takes place in Chicago, IL.

2-Mile Swim Application

2 Miles
Distance
2 Miles
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
https://schema.org/EventScheduledhttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode
Chicago, IL
ChicagoIL
Chicago River Swim Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about 2-Mile Swim Application

How long is the 2-Mile Swim Application?
The 2-Mile Swim Application covers 2 Miles.
What time does the 2-Mile Swim Application start?
The 2-Mile Swim Application starts at 7:00:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the 2-Mile Swim Application?
Registration for the 2-Mile Swim Application costs $0.00.
Where is the 2-Mile Swim Application located?
The 2-Mile Swim Application takes place in Chicago, IL.

1-Mile Swim

1 Miles
Distance
1 Miles
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
https://schema.org/EventScheduledhttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode
Chicago, IL
ChicagoIL
Chicago River Swim Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about 1-Mile Swim

How long is the 1-Mile Swim?
The 1-Mile Swim covers 1 Miles.
What time does the 1-Mile Swim start?
The 1-Mile Swim starts at 7:00:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the 1-Mile Swim?
Registration for the 1-Mile Swim costs $0.00.
Where is the 1-Mile Swim located?
The 1-Mile Swim takes place in Chicago, IL.

1-Mile Swim Application

1 Miles
Distance
1 Miles
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
https://schema.org/EventScheduledhttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode
Chicago, IL
ChicagoIL
Chicago River Swim Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about 1-Mile Swim Application

How long is the 1-Mile Swim Application?
The 1-Mile Swim Application covers 1 Miles.
What time does the 1-Mile Swim Application start?
The 1-Mile Swim Application starts at 7:00:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the 1-Mile Swim Application?
Registration for the 1-Mile Swim Application costs $0.00.
Where is the 1-Mile Swim Application located?
The 1-Mile Swim Application takes place in Chicago, IL.

Registration Information

Registration is typically available online until race day (subject to capacity). Early registration is recommended for guaranteed entry and potential early bird pricing. Check with race organizers for specific event details and included amenities.

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