Great Lake Plunge
When is Great Lake Plunge?
Great Lake Plunge takes place on Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Evanston, IL.
What distances does Great Lake Plunge offer?
Great Lake Plunge offers 6 events: 1K Wetsuit, 1K Non-Wetsuit, 2K Wetsuit, 2K Non-Wetsuit, 4K Wetsuit, 4K Non-Wetsuit.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1K Wetsuit | 1.0 km | $50.00 | Register |
| 1K Non-Wetsuit | 1.0 km | $50.00 | Register |
| 2K Wetsuit | 2.0 km | $80.00 | Register |
| 2K Non-Wetsuit | 2.0 km | $80.00 | Register |
| 4K Wetsuit | 4.0 km | $90.00 | Register |
| 4K Non-Wetsuit | 4.0 km | $90.00 | Register |
How much does Great Lake Plunge cost?
Registration for Great Lake Plunge starts at $50.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Great Lake Plunge held?
Great Lake Plunge is held in Evanston, IL at Dempster St Beach, Evanston.
About Great Lake Plunge
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.