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Chicago River Swim logo

Chicago River Swim presented by the City of Chicago and Mayor Brandon Johnson returns September 18–20 with Olympians, Paralympians, and international swimmers joining Chicagoans to celebrate the river's transformation

WHAT:

The Big Jump event gives participants a sanctioned opportunity to jump into the Chicago River while raising funds for ALS research and youth swim education

WHERE:

Chicago River at Dearborn Street and the Riverwalk

WHEN:

The Big Jump | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Chicago River Swim | Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 6:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

WEBSITE:

Registration is available at ChicagoRiverSwim.org

Originally published on the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.