# @exploreschicago on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdY6yePxrSi
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70508168-exploreschicago-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/6314d4fae5.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-09-17T13:01:28.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Explore Chicago (@exploreschicago) — https://gondola.cc/exploreschicago

## Caption

the second annual chicago river swim is happening september 20th! 🏊‍♀️

🏙️hundreds of athletes will swim through the main branch of the chicago river, with 1 mile & 2 mile courses
🛥️the river will be closed to boat traffic during the event, with more than 100 safety personnel monitoring the course

🤍the event raises money for ALS research and youth swimming safety programs

📅september 20, 2026
⏰7 am swim start
📍chicago river, between wolf point & state street bridge

#explorechicago #chicagoriverswim

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chicagoriverswim, explorechicago

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