SWIMCLINICS

Swim Clinics

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Swim Clinics

Open Water Swim Chicago originally launched in 2012 to help new triathletes and novice swimmers experience open water swimming in a safe, non-intimidating environment. Nearly 15,000 participants have directly enhanced their swim abilities from our clinics, open swims and aquathlon events.

Swim Clinic Schedule

Proposed 2025 dates are listed below, subject to change. Participants will select from various event options during the registration process.

  1. Tuesday, May 27 | 4:00, 5:15 or 6:30 PM

  2. Tuesday, June 24 | 4:00, 5:15 or 6:30 PM

  3. Tuesday, July 22 | 4:00, 5:15 or 6:30 PM

  4. Tuesday, August 19 | 4:00, 5:15 or 6:30 PM

Swim Clinic participants must be 18 years of age.

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Swim Clinic Options

  • Open Water Swim Chicago features three ways to participate: 

    • 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.

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SuperSprint

SuperSprint

August 23, 2025
0.23 mi
6.2 mi
1.5 mi
Saturday 10:00 AM
Individual/Relay/Divvy
Avg. Finish: 0:58:55
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Sprint

Sprint

August 24, 2025
0.47 mi
15 mi
3.1 mi
Sunday 8:00 AM
Individual/Relay
Avg. Finish: 2:08:54
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Olympic

Olympic

August 24, 2025
1.5km
40km
10km
Sunday 6:00 AM
Individual/Relay
Avg. Finish: 3:15:46
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Triple Challenge (SOLD OUT)

Triple Challenge (SOLD OUT)

August 23, 2025
1.63 mi
46.3 mi
10.85 mi
Saturday 10:00 AM
Individual
Avg. Finish: 5:22:38
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