Join A-Long-Swim for the 8th Annual Swim -
Tower Road Beach, Winnetka, Illinois
Raising money for collaborative ALS research!
Sunday, August 10, 2025 - 6 a.m. Registration opens
A Long Swim is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Chicago, Illinois that designs and manages open water swimming events raising funds for ALS collaborative work-class research.
Every registration includes: A Long Swim Swag (Jersey Hooded Long Sleeve T-Shirt), branded race swim cap, breakfast, and a good time!
Professionally timed and distances offered:
- 5K
- 2.4 miles
- 1.2 miles
- 1500 meters
- 750 meters
Fundraising Opportunities:
Everyone has a chance to fundraise. Those raising $500 will receive a A A Logn Swim Yeti 20 ounce tumbler. Raising $1000 will receive a Oakley Backpack (Not shown) and raising $2000 all the goodies and a Dry-Robe weather proof change poncho or similar brand.
A Long Swim - RACE DAY DETAILS
Swimmer Check -in
Check-in for all pre-registered swimmers and event day registration will begin at Tower Road Beach at 6:00 a.m. You will receive your timing chip, body marking, official swim cap, and A Long Swim Swag.
Event Day Registration
A $15 premium will be added to anyone registering event day morning. Check, Cash, or Credit Card will be accepted.
Wetsuits
Wetsuits are welcome. Anything that will keep you happy in the water is fine with us!
Conditions
You are swimming in Lake Michigan and conditions can change hourly. Update on temperature and conditions will be sent out 24 hours prior to the event.
Parking:
Free parking is available at Lloyd Park (799 Sheridan Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093) just south of Tower Road Beach (899 Sheridan Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093).
A shuttle bus will drive swimmers, spectators, staff and volunteers from Lloyd Park to Tower Road Park. If Lloyd Park lots are full, overflow parking is at the Winnetka Metra Station Lot on the corner of Elm Street and Green Bag Road. The shuttle will also operate at this location.
Spectators
This is a great event to spectate. Many laps to cheer on your swimmer. Plus a great beach to hang out in.
Event Course
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k Swim
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Register for 5k Swim$87.58Jan 29 - Aug 10
2.4 Mile Swim
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Register for 2.4 Mile Swim$76.88Jan 29 - Aug 10
1.2 Mile Swim
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Register for 1.2 Mile Swim$76.88Jan 29 - Aug 10
1,500 Meter Swim
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Register for 1,500 Meter Swim$66.18Jan 29 - Aug 10
750 Meter Swim
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Register for 750 Meter Swim$66.18Jan 29 - Aug 10
SWIM DUO - Save on 2 events
Join us for two open water swimming events that are offering you a 15% discount/event when you register for both! Crystal Lake Aquathon is Sunday, July 20 held at Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake AND this event - A Long Swim for ALS.
CLAquathon discount offers swim/run distances of: a 500 meter swim followed by a 5K run, OR a 1 mile swim with a 10K run OR for just swimmers, a 1 or 2 mile swims.
Check out the LINK
We'd love to see additional fundraising for ALS by offer you some cool swag. $500 fundraisers will receive an awesome 20 ounce Yeti with the A Long Swim logo on it. Raise $1,000 and we'll give you the Yeti and an Oakley Backpack. $2000 raised you'll receive a Dry Rope changing poncho (or similar).
Parking for participants is located at Lloyd Beach just 1 block south of Tower Road Beach. Additional parking is located at the Metra lot, 754 Elm Street. An O'Hare shuttle bus will transport racers from the lot to the beach (and back post race). Or if you'd like to walk 1 block, you're welcome to do so. Gear check will be available.
Here is the event schedule for race morning:
SWIMMERS Schedule of Events
Sunday:
- 5:00 a.m. Shuttle Begins from Lloyds Park
- 5:45 am: Swim Packet Pick Up and Registration Opens
- 6:25am: Safety Talk for 5k Course
- 6:30am: 5k Swim Starts
- 6:55am: Safety Talk for 2.4 Course
- 7:00am: 2.4 Mile Wave 1 Swim Starts
- 7:05am: 2.4 Mile Wave 2 Swim Starts (if necessary)
- 7:15am: 1.2 Safety Talk
- 7:20am: 1.2 Mile Wave 1 Swim Starts
- 7:25am: 1.2 Mile Wave 2 Swim Starts (if necessary)
- 7:30am: 1500 Meter Safety Talk
- 7:35am: 1500 Meter Wave 1 Swim Starts
- 7:40am: 1500 Meter Wave 2 Swim Starts (if necessary)
- 7:40am: 750 Meter Safety Talk
- 7:45am: 750 Meter Wave 1 Swim Starts
- 7:50am: 750 Meter Wave 2 Swim Starts (if necessary)
- 9:00am: Majority of swimmers are out of the water
Swim Cap Colors:
- Gold = 5k
- White = 2.4 Mile
- Orange = 1.2 Mile
- Red = 1500 Meter
- Lt. Blue = 750 Meter
A Long Swim designs and manages open water swimming events, raising funds for world-class collaborative ALS research in Chicago and throughout the world.
#TheCureIsOutThere www.ALongSwim.org
Save $$ on your registration fee
We always can use a little help on race morning. If you'd like to give back and help us with set-up, packet pick up and or registration race morning. We'll give you $25 off your registration fee. Just email the Race Director Trudywakeman@gmail.com and let her know what you'd like to to. She'll send you a Promo Code for $25 off.
Thanks!! Trudy :)
Event schedule
- Sun, August 10, 2025 5:45 AM - Gates Open
- Sun, August 10, 2025 6:00 AM - Packet Pick Up and Registration
- Sun, August 10, 2025 6:30 AM - 5k Swimmers Start
- Sun, August 10, 2025 7:00 AM - 2.4 mile Swimmers Start
- Sun, August 10, 2025 7:20 AM - 1.2 mile Swimmers Start
- Sun, August 10, 2025 7:30 AM - 1,500 meter Swimmers Start
- Sun, August 10, 2025 7:40 AM - 750 meter Swimmers Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Trudy Wakeman
- trudywakeman@gmail.com
- Phone
- 224-629-6197
- Website
- Visit website
