Great Lake Plunge
- Date Sun 27th July 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Evanston, Illinois
- Price $54.00 - $96.40
- Races 6 races
- Distances 1km
Event summary
Get ready to make a splash at the Great Lake Plunge on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in beautiful Evanston, Cook! This exciting open water swimming event offers participants three fantastic distances: a challenging 4K, a refreshing 2K, and a fun 1K swim. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or a family looking for a memorable day out, this unique event is perfect for everyone!
The racecourse features a 1K GPS buoyed rectangle, ensuring a safe and well-marked route for all swimmers. Participants will start at the southwest corner of the course and navigate through a clockwise path, making this not just a test of endurance but also an adventure in the stunning waters of Lake Michigan. Plus, it's all for a great cause! The Great Lake Plunge is a not-for-profit event dedicated to providing grants for local water safety training and awareness. Dive into this unforgettable day and create memories that will last a lifetime!
The racecourse features a 1K GPS buoyed rectangle, ensuring a safe and well-marked route for all swimmers. Participants will start at the southwest corner of the course and navigate through a clockwise path, making this not just a test of endurance but also an adventure in the stunning waters of Lake Michigan. Plus, it's all for a great cause! The Great Lake Plunge is a not-for-profit event dedicated to providing grants for local water safety training and awareness. Dive into this unforgettable day and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Organiser's Description
The Great Lake Plunge is Evanston's only open water swimming event. The swim consists of three events: 4K, 2K, 1K. This is a not-for-profit event which provides grants to support local water safety training and awareness This is a unique, family friendly event that will leave an impression for years to come. Visit our website for detailed information.
The racecourse is a 1K GPS buoyed rectangle. Swimmers will start at the southwest corner and be directed clockwise, first heading northwest, then turning northeast before returning southeast and finally southwest, back to the starting area. Buoys will be placed at the corners and halfway points.
The 1K swimmers swim 1 loop, 2K swimmers 2 loops, and 4K swimmers 4 loops.
The racecourse is a 1K GPS buoyed rectangle. Swimmers will start at the southwest corner and be directed clockwise, first heading northwest, then turning northeast before returning southeast and finally southwest, back to the starting area. Buoys will be placed at the corners and halfway points.
The 1K swimmers swim 1 loop, 2K swimmers 2 loops, and 4K swimmers 4 loops.
Races
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4K Wetsuit
Incl. $6.40 Fee
Sun 27th July 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$96.40
OPENS SOONCancellation Due to Conditions If weather or other issues prevent a safe swim as determined by the City of Evanston, well cancel the race. We cannot offer refunds or deferrals, and there is no alternate date. The cost of the event is fixed, and all funds have been spent by race day. -
4K Non-Wetsuit
Incl. $6.40 Fee
Sun 27th July 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$96.40
OPENS SOONCancellation Due to Conditions If weather or other issues prevent a safe swim as determined by the City of Evanston, well cancel the race. We cannot offer refunds or deferrals, and there is no alternate date. The cost of the event is fixed, and all funds have been spent by race day. -
2K Wetsuit
Incl. $5.80 Fee
Sun 27th July 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$85.80
OPENS SOONCancellation Due to Conditions If weather or other issues prevent a safe swim as determined by the City of Evanston, well cancel the race. We cannot offer refunds or deferrals, and there is no alternate date. The cost of the event is fixed, and all funds have been spent by race day. -
2K Non-Wetsuit
Incl. $5.80 Fee
Sun 27th July 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$85.80
OPENS SOONCancellation Due to Conditions If weather or other issues prevent a safe swim as determined by the City of Evanston, well cancel the race. We cannot offer refunds or deferrals, and there is no alternate date. The cost of the event is fixed, and all funds have been spent by race day. -
1K Wetsuit
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sun 27th July 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$54.00
OPENS SOONCancellation Due to Conditions If weather or other issues prevent a safe swim as determined by the City of Evanston, well cancel the race. We cannot offer refunds or deferrals, and there is no alternate date. The cost of the event is fixed, and all funds have been spent by race day. -
1K Non-Wetsuit
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sun 27th July 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$54.00
OPENS SOONCancellation Due to Conditions If weather or other issues prevent a safe swim as determined by the City of Evanston, well cancel the race. We cannot offer refunds or deferrals, and there is no alternate date. The cost of the event is fixed, and all funds have been spent by race day.
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