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 AM

Additional weekend programming and event details to be announced

WEBSITE:

ChicagoRiverSwim.org

Originally published on the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.