Schedule
— A BIG WEEKEND IN THE BIG CITY
The Chicago River Swim weekend will consist of a variety of activities for participants, spectators and the public alike. The preliminary 2025 schedule is listed below, subject to change prior to the event.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Westin River North: 320 North Dearborn St.
1:00 PM Packet Pick-Up Opens
1:30 PM Athlete Briefing
2:30 PM Athlete Briefing
3:30 PM Athlete Briefing
4:30 PM Athlete Briefing
5:00 PM Packet Pick-Up Closes
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Westin River North: 320 North Dearborn St.
11:00 AM Packet Pick-Up Opens
11:30 AM Athlete Briefing
12:30 PM Athlete Briefing
1:30 PM Athlete Briefing
2:30 PM Athlete Briefing
3:00 PM Packet Pick-Up Closes
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Chicago Riverwalk: 70 West Wacker Drive, Chicago
5:30 AM Athlete Check-In Opens,
VIP Viewing Party Opens (details TBD)
6:30 AM Opening Ceremony Begins
7:00 AM Event Start: 2-Mile Swim
7:30 AM Finish Festival Opens
8:00 AM Event Start: 1-Mile Swim
9:15 AM All Swimmers Finished
9:30 AM Awards Ceremony
10:00 AM VIP Viewing Party Closes
10:30 AM Finish Festival Concludes
