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 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
TBD Water Safety Team Rehearsal
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
5:00 AM Athlete Check-In Opens | 70 W. Wacker Dr.
6:45 AM Event Start: 2-Mile Swim
8:00 AM Finish Festival opens
8:00 AM Event Start: 1-Mile Swim
9:00 AM Course closes (swimmers must exit water)
9:30 AM Awards Ceremony
1:00 PM Event concludes
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
12:00 PM Applications open for the 2025 Chicago River Swim
