2-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.
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.
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.
- Registration:
- Registration Opens September 18, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT
- Price:
- $120.00 Race Fee + $8.45 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends September 19, 2026 at 5:00pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026, 12:00pm CDT | September 19, 2026, 5:00pm CDT | $120.00 Race Fee + $8.45 SignUp Fee |
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.
- Registration:
- Registration Opens September 18, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT
- Price:
- $120.00 Race Fee + $8.45 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends September 19, 2026 at 5:00pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026, 12:00pm CDT | September 19, 2026, 5:00pm CDT | $120.00 Race Fee + $8.45 SignUp Fee |
The Big Jump
The Big Jump is a new addition to the Chicago River Swim weekend. This ceremonial moment will celebrate the return of the swim, leverage the novelty of entering the river, and further enhance the global interest in the Chicago River's revival.
- Registration Limit:
- 100 spots left.
- Registration:
- Registration Opens September 16, 2026 at 6:00am CDT
- Price:
- $500.00 Race Fee + $31.25 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends September 18, 2026 at 5:00pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026, 6:00am CDT | September 18, 2026, 5:00pm CDT | $500.00 Race Fee + $31.25 SignUp Fee |
This is a service fee for processing your registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
