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Chicago River Swim

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2 mi · 1 mi

Sep 20, 2026 • 7:00 AM CDTChicago, Illinois, US

On our calendar since Jul 2023

Illinois
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The Chicago River Swim is the signature event of A Long Swim, a 501(c)3 charitable organization that raises funds for ALS collaborative research through Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and local youth learn-to-swim programs. The event is made possible through the support of dozens of local and federal agencies, area businesses, and the entire Chicago community.

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