1812 Challenge Weekend

JUN
27-28
2026
Run the 1812 Challenge Weekend in historic Sackets Harbor on June 27 and 28, 2026 with events from a Kids Run to a 5K, 5 Miler, Half Marathon and the 18.12 Challenge. Stack races into combination challenges up to a marathon equivalent.
27-28 Jun 2026
18 miles 13 miles 5 miles 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The 1812 Challenge Weekend takes place Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Sackets Harbor, NY at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield. The weekend includes individual races and multi-race challenges over several distances. On Saturday a 5K and a 5 Miler start and finish at the 1812 Brewing Company. On Sunday the event offers an 18.12 Challenge and a Half Marathon. A free Kids Run is scheduled on Saturday. Multiple combination challenges pair races across the weekend; one combination totals 26.22 miles (marathon-equivalent).

  • 5K
  • 5 Miler
  • Half Marathon (13.1)
  • 18.12 Challenge (18.12 miles)
  • Kids Run
  • Combination challenges (examples include Patriot, Victory, Liberty, Freedom, Independence, Militia, Colonial)

Packet pickup and course information

Packet pickup is available on Friday, June 26 at Confluence Running North Country, 1035 Arsenal St, Watertown (10:00 am - 6:00 pm). On Saturday pickup is at 1812 Brewing Company (11:30 am - 3:00 pm). On Sunday pickup is at Sackets Harbor Battlefield (6:30 am - 7:30 am). Course maps are provided for the 5K, the Half Marathon, and the 1812 Challenge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

18 mi
18.12 Challenge
18 mi
Victory Challenge: 18.12
18 mi
Independence Challenge: 18.12
18 mi
Freedom Challenge: 18.12
13 mi
Colonial Challenge: Half Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
13 mi
Militia Challenge: Half Marathon
13 mi
Patriot Challenge: 13.1
5 mi
5 Miler
5 mi
Colonial Challenge: 5 Miler
5 mi
Freedom Challenge: 5 Miler
5 mi
Independence Challenge: 5 Miler
5 mi
Liberty Challenge: 5 Miler
5 mi
Militia Challenge: 5 Miler
5 km
5 km
Colonial Challenge: 5k
5 km
Freedom Challenge: 5k
5 km
Liberty Challenge: 5k
5 km
Patriot Challenge: 5k
5 km
Victory Challenge: 5k
Kids Run