SWIM THE CHICAGO RIVER

Are you an experienced open water swimmer and want to support special causes in a unique way? Become a part of history and participate in the Chicago River Swim!

On Sunday, September 19, 2021, we will jump into the Chicago River to swim 2.4 miles and collect as much money as possible for the collaborative ALS research.

How does the Chicago River Swim work?

  1. Apply to Swim
    Our application will be announced soon – in the meantime, start to gather details you may need including your open water swimming experience, short bio, and physical evaluation by a medical professional. Want to be alerted when our application goes live? Fill out our contact form and we’ll send you an email!
  2. Start Raising Money
    NEED COPY FROM BILL
  3. Train, Train, Train
    As any open water swimming knows, training is an essential part of any swim. NEED MORE COPY FROM DOUG.
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