1812 Challenge Weekend
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1812 Challenge Weekend - Sackets Harbor, NY
The 1812 Challenge Weekend takes place Saturday, June 27 to Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Sackets Harbor, NY. Events are based at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield and the 1812 Brewing Company. Saturday features races that start and end at the brewery; Sunday features the 18.12 Challenge and a half marathon. The event includes a free Kids Run.
Distances and challenges
- 5K
- 5 Miler
- 18.12
- Half Marathon
- Kids Run
Several multi-race challenges are offered by combining those distances. Named challenges listed by the organizer include Patriot (5K + half marathon), Victory (5K + 18.12), Liberty (5K + 5 Miler), Freedom (5K + 5 Miler + 18.12 : 26.22 total, marathon-equivalent), Independence (5 Miler + 18.12), Militia (5 Miler + half marathon), and Colonial (5K + 5 Miler + half marathon). Finishers of challenge combinations receive an additional medal or pin.
Packet pickup is scheduled before and during the weekend at three locations: Confluence Running North Country in Watertown (Friday), 1812 Brewing Company (Saturday), and Sackets Harbor Battlefield (Sunday). Course maps for the 5K, half marathon, and 1812 Challenge are available from the organizer. Sponsors named include 1812 Brewing and Chrissy Beanz. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
