JULY 28 WEATHER UPDATE
As of 2:40 PM
We are still ON for tonight. Ohio Street Beach remains open and operating under a YELLOW flag. This means swimming is permitted along the shallow areas parallel to the beach. We plan to host this afternoon's event along the same timelines and within the permitted swim area (the seawall will be off-limits this afternoon). Check your email for today's QR code and watch Facebook for updates.
Thank you!
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.
#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.
