1812 Challenge Weekend 2026

The 1812 Challenge Weekend is a Saturday-to-Sunday race series held at Sackets Harbor Battlefield in Sackets Harbor, New York. Saturday features shorter races: a children's run, a 5K, and a 5-mile race, all starting and finishing at 1812 Brewing Company. Sunday offers longer distances: a half marathon and the 18.12-mile Challenge. The format allows runners to participate in multiple races over the weekend. The Patriot Challenge combines the 5K with the half marathon. The Victory Challenge pairs the 5K with the 18.12-mile race, and the Liberty Challenge links the 5K and 5-miler. The ultimate option is the Freedom Challenge, including the 5K, 5 miles, and 18.12 miles, totaling a marathon distance. Runners completing one of these multi-race challenges receive an additional medal or pin. The event has run for over ten years.