1812 Challenge Weekend
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1812 Challenge Weekend - Sackets Harbor, NY
The 1812 Challenge Weekend is a two-day running event on June 27-28, 2026, centered at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield in Sackets Harbor, New York. Saturday features shorter road races that start and end at the 1812 Brewing Company. Sunday features two longer races that start and end at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield.
Available distances include:
- 0.5 Miles Kids Run
- 3.1 Miles 5K
- 5 Miles 5 Miler
- 13.1 Miles Half Marathon
- 18.12 Miles 18.12 Challenge
Several combined challenges pair multiple races under single entries, including the Patriot Challenge, Victory Challenge, Liberty Challenge, Freedom Challenge, Independence Challenge, Militia Challenge, and Colonial Challenge. The Freedom Challenge totals 26.22 miles, described as a marathon-equivalent distance. Finishers of these combined challenges receive an additional medal or pin.
Packet pickup is scheduled on three dates at these locations: Confluence Running North Country (1035 Arsenal St, Watertown), 1812 Brewing Company, and Sackets Harbor Battlefield. Course maps are provided for the 5K, 5 Mile, Half Marathon, and 18.12 Challenge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
