Presented by the City of Chicago and Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Swim celebrates the river's revival while supporting ALS research and youth swim education
WHAT: |
Open-water swim through the Chicago River featuring hundreds of qualified swimmers |
WHERE: |
Chicago River Main Stem — Begins at Dearborn St. Bridge, Ends at Clark St. Bridge |
WHEN: |
Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 6:30 AM – 10:00 AMAdditional weekend programming and event details to be announced |
WEBSITE: |
ChicagoRiverSwim.org |
CHICAGO, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago River Swim presented by the City of Chicago and Mayor Brandon Johnson will return for its second annual event on Sunday, September 20, 2026, bringing swimmers back to the heart of downtown Chicago for another landmark civic moment.