1812 Challenge Weekend
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Event Overview
The 1812 Challenge Weekend is a multi-day running event held on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Sackets Harbor, New York. The event is based at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield.
Race Distances and Format
The weekend features four main race distances:
- 5K
- 5 Miler
- 18.12 Challenge
- Half Marathon
The 5K and 5 Miler races take place on Saturday and start and end at a brewery. The 18.12 Challenge and Half Marathon are held on Sunday.
In addition to the individual races, participants can register for several multi-race challenges that combine distances over the two days. These include:
- Patriot Challenge: 5K and Half Marathon
- Victory Challenge: 5K and 18.12 Challenge
- Liberty Challenge: 5K and 5 Miler
- Freedom Challenge: 5K, 5 Miler, and 18.12 Challenge (totaling 26.22 miles, equivalent to a marathon)
- Independence Challenge: 5 Miler and 18.12 Challenge
- Militia Challenge: 5 Miler and Half Marathon
- Colonial Challenge: 5K, 5 Miler, and Half Marathon
Finishers of these challenge events receive an additional medal or pin.
There is also a free Kids Run on Saturday.
Logistics
Packet pickup is available at three locations and times:
- Friday, June 26, at Confluence Running North Country in Watertown.
- Saturday, June 27, at the 1812 Brewing Company.
- Sunday, June 28, at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield.
Separate online course maps are provided for the 5K, Half Marathon, and 18.12 Challenge routes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
