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Chicago River Swim

Sunday, September 21, 2025 (tentative)

Schedule


— AN ACTION-PACKED WEEKEND IN THE CITY

The Chicago River Swim weekend will consist of a variety of activities for participants and the public alike. A revised preliminary schedule is listed below and subject to change prior to the event:

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
12:00 PM    Packet Pick-Up opens | Westin River North, 320 N. Dearborn St.
12:30 PM    Athlete Briefing 
1:30 PM      Athlete Briefing
2:30 PM      Athlete Briefing
3:00 PM      Packet Pick-Up closes 


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
12:00 PM    Packet Pick-Up opens | Westin River North, 320 N. Dearborn St.
12:30 PM    Athlete Briefing
1:30 PM      Athlete Briefing
2:30 PM      Athlete Briefing
3:00 PM      Packet Pick-Up closes


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Event Venue: Ohio Street Beach: 601 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
6:30 AM     Athlete Boat #1 Departs Riverwalk for Navy Pier (location TBD)
7:00 AM     Athlete Check-In Opens | Ohio St. Beach
7:30 AM     Athlete Boat #2 Departs Riverwalk for Navy Pier (location TBD)
8:00 AM     Opening Ceremonies
8:15 AM     Event Start: 2-Mile Swim
9:00 AM     Event Start: 1-Mile Swim
10:00 AM   Last Finisher (approximate)
10:30 AM   Awards Ceremony
11:00 AM   Athlete Boat #1 Departs Navy Pier for Riverwalk (location TBD)
11:00 AM   Post Swim Party @ Caffe' Oliva
1:00 PM     Athlete Boat #2 Departs Navy Pier for Riverwalk (location TBD)

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