1812 Challenge Weekend

  • Date Sat 27th June 2026
  • Time 3:15PM EDT
  • Location Sackets Harbor, New York
  • Price Free - $102.76
  • Races 12 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 5km, 5 Mile, Ultra

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the 1812 Challenge Weekend, taking place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the picturesque Sackets Harbor, Jefferson! This exciting event celebrates over a decade of tradition and fun, inviting participants of all ages to join in the festivities. Choose from a variety of race distances, including a thrilling 5K and 5 Mile race, both starting and finishing at the local Brewery.

On Sunday, lace up your running shoes for the beloved 18.12 Challenge and Half Marathon, perfect for those looking to push their limits. For the adventurous, take on one of our special challenges: the PATRIOT CHALLENGE (5K and Half Marathon), the VICTORY CHALLENGE (5K + 18.12 Challenge), the LIBERTY CHALLENGE (5K + 5M), or the ultimate FREEDOM CHALLENGE (5K + 5M + 18.12, totaling a marathon-equivalent distance of 26.22 miles)! Finishers will receive exclusive medals or pins to celebrate their achievements. Don’t miss out on the packet pickup on June 26th and race day preparationsβ€”join us for a weekend filled with camar

Organiser's Description

The 1812 Challenge Weekend continues! Join us in celebrating over a decade of The Challenge with a new exciting race and two new challenges, and a weekend of fun for yourself, your group, or the whole family!

Choose from FOUR distances, with a 5K and 5 Mile race starting and ending at the Brewery on Saturday. Then join us on Sunday for the 18.12 Challenge and Half Marathon you know and love!

Looking for an extra challenge? Register to participate in the PATRIOT CHALLENGE (5K and Half Marathon) or the VICTORY CHALLENGE (5K + 18.12 Challenge) or the LIBERTY CHALLENGE (5K + 5M) or the FREEDOM CHALLENGE (5K + 5M + 18.12 (26.22 total, marathon-equivalent) ! Finishers of these challenges will receive an additional medal or pin to commemorate your achievement.

PACKET PICKUP FOR ALL RACES

_Friday, June 26th_
Location: Confluence Running North Country (1035 Arsenal St, Watertown)
10 am - 6 pm

_Saturday, June 27th_
Location: 1812 Brewing Company
11:30 - 3 pm (look for the Confluence Running Tent)

_Sunday, June 28th_
Location: Sackets Harbor Battlefield
6:30 - 7:30 am (look for the Confluence Tent)


5K Course Map
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2612416?units=miles

Half Marathon Course
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1930617?units=km

1812 Challenge Course
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1947481?units=km

Races

  • 18.12 Challenge

    Incl. $5.08 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt

    Sun 28th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $73.08

    Accept the Challenge and run 18.12 miles, starting and ending at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield!
  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $3.88 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt

    Sun 28th June 2026 (7:45AM EDT)

    $51.88

    Run 13.1 miles, starting and ending at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield.
  • 5k

    Incl. $2.14 Fee & Pint Glass

    Sat 27th June 2026 (3:30PM EDT)

    $21.14

    Run or walk the inaugural 5K starting near downtown!
  • PATRIOT CHALLENGE: 5K and 13.1

    Incl. $4.42 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt & Pint Glass

    Sun 28th June 2026 (7:45AM EDT)

    $61.42

    Test your limits! Register for both the 5K on 8/26 and the Half Marathon on 8/27.
  • VICTORY CHALLENGE: 5K and 18.12

    Incl. $5.62 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt & Pint Glass

    Sun 28th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $82.62

    Test your limits! Register for both the 5K on 8/26 and the 18.12 Challenge on 8/27.
  • 5 Miler

    Incl. $2.44 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 27th June 2026 (4:15PM EDT)

    $26.44

  • Liberty Challenge: 5K and 5 Miler

    Incl. $3.28 Fee & T-Shirt and Pint Glass

    Sun 28th June 2026 (3:30PM EDT)

    $41.28

  • Freedom Challenge: 5K and 5M and 18.12 (26.22 Total, Marathon-Equivalent)

    Incl. $6.76 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt and T-Shirt and Pint Glass

    Sun 28th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $102.76

  • Kids Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 27th June 2026 (3:15PM EDT)

    Free

  • Independence Challenge: 5 Miler and 18.12

    Incl. $5.92 Fee & T-Shirt and Long Sleeve Shirt

    Sun 28th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $87.92

  • Militia Challenge: 5 Miler and Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.72 Fee & T-Shirt and Long Sleeve Shirt

    Sun 28th June 2026 (7:45AM EDT)

    $66.72

  • Colonial Challenge: 5K and 5 Miler and Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.86 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt and T-Shirt and Pint Glass

    Sun 28th June 2026 (7:45AM EDT)

    $86.86

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Sackets Harbor Battlefield, Sackets Harbor, 13685, NY, United States

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