2026 DATES ANNOUNCED
Open Water Swim CHICAGO will return for its 15th year in 2026. Swim Series dates are posted below, and registration will open the week of May 11 - with a priority offer for current registrants of the 2026 Chicago Triathlon, followed by the general public 24 hours later. Full details will be promoted on this site, via email and social media. Stay tuned!
Open Water Swim Details
2026 dates are listed below. Participants will select from various event options during the registration process. Registration will open the week of May 11. More details coming soon.
#1 Tue, July 7
#2 Tue, July 28
#3 Tue, August 18
OWS CHICAGO offers three unique ways to participate, subject to each event date. Click below for details:
> Open Water Swim Clinic: Small group instruction for beginner, intermediate or advanced swimmers.
> Swim-On-Your-Own: For those who prefer to utilize the event services but swim independently
> Competitive Aquathlon: Swimmers complete a 750m or 1.5k swim followed by a 3.1 mile (5k) run.
