2024 Course
— IT'S NOT THE RIVER, BUT IT WILL CERTAINLY BE SPECIAL
It may not be the history-making course we hoped for, but the Chicago River Swim remains committed celebrating our river's rebirth at Chicago's greatest open water destination: Ohio Street Beach.
The relocated swim course will consist of a long, out-and-back loop set parallel to Chicago's Lakefront Trail and Lake Shore Drive. Short course (1 mile) swimmers will complete one counterclockwise loop, turning around near Oak Street. Long course (2 mile) swimmers will complete two loops. All swimmers will cross under the in-water Finish Line setup along the ledge near Ohio Street Beach.
Click to Download the Ohio Street Beach Course Map
The Swim Course will be well-marked with large, autonomous buoys positioned along the entire length of both courses. Timing sensors will be located at the far turnaround buoy (buoy #8) and the start buoy (buoy #0) for long-course swimmers beginning their second loop. The swim will be protected by kayaks, lifeguard boats and spotters along the waterway. The swim will be fully supported by a variety of water and land-based rescue and medical personnel.
