The WOW Race

The WOW Race WOW is a fundraiser - 1 mile open water swim at Gillson Beach Wilmette IL on 3rd Sat. of June 7AM

Permanently closed.
08/13/2026

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06/27/2026

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The Wilmette Open Water one-mile swim race in Lake Michigan attracted many athletes to Gillson Beach in Wilmette June 13, 2026.

Thank you sponsors and everyone who make the WOW Swim Race better every year!
06/16/2026

Thank you sponsors and everyone who make the WOW Swim Race better every year!

Celebrating the 8th Annual WOW Swim Race - 1 mile open water off the beautiful Shores of Gilson Beach, June 13, 7AM, ben...
06/09/2026

Celebrating the 8th Annual WOW Swim Race - 1 mile open water off the beautiful Shores of Gilson Beach, June 13, 7AM, benefiting Ouilmette Foundation parks.scholarships, Wallace Bowl restoration, ALS, and the joy of our Greatest Lake! Register NOW for WOW!

The North Shore Art League’s annual Art in the Village is coming to Hubbard Woods Park in Winnetka from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14. The juried art show and exhibition will feature work from more than 70 artists from across the country showcasing everything from oil pain...

06/08/2026

Slightly above average for this time of year (but no complaints!)

06/08/2026

Have you reserved your sauna waiver slot yet? 🔥 This year we’re excited to welcome Campire Sauna to the 8th Annual WOW Race.

After your swim, warm up lakeside with a sauna session overlooking Lake Michigan.

Reserve your waiver slot: campfiresauna.com/scheduling

Register for WOW: bit.ly/wowrace2026

📸: (c) Matthew Gilson

05/29/2026

Everything’s better with friends — especially a 7:00 AM lake swim.

Tag your swim buddy and make plans for June 13 at Gillson Beach.

Register together: bit.ly/wowrace2026
📸: (c) Matthew Gilson

Sign up NOW for WOW!
05/21/2026

Sign up NOW for WOW!

For many swimmers, the WOW Swim is the unofficial start of summer on the North Shore.

Lake Michigan. Gillson Beach. Early morning energy.
There’s nothing quite like it.

Join us June 13: bit.ly/wowrace2026
📸: (c) Matthew Gilson

04/29/2026

Join us bright and early on Saturday, June 13, for our 8th Annual WOW Race at Gillson Beach — the North Shore’s best beach. Lake Michigan is calling!

Register: bit.ly/wowrace2026
📸: (c) Matthew Gilson

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