1812 Challenge Weekend
The 1812 Challenge Weekend offers multiple distances in historic Sackets Harbor, NY.
Race Date
Jun 27, 2026
Location
Sackets Harbor, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Location
- Sackets Harbor, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 18.12 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 16.2 Miles, 21.22 Miles, 5 Miles, 8.2 Miles, 26.22 Miles, 23.12 Miles, 18.1 Miles, 21.3 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 2,301
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The 1812 Challenge Weekend in Sackets Harbor, NY, invites runners to celebrate over a decade of racing. This event offers a variety of distances, including the signature 18.12 Challenge and a Half Marathon, alongside shorter options like a 5K and 5-mile race.
Participants can choose from several "challenge" packages, combining multiple races for an added test of endurance and a chance to earn extra commemorative medals. Packet pickup is conveniently spread across multiple days and locations, including the 1812 Brewing Company and the Sackets Harbor Battlefield.
With a median field size of around 64 finishers and runners typically coming from about 4 states, the 1812 Challenge Weekend provides an intimate racing experience. The event, first run in 2012 and now in its 12th edition, offers a long-sleeve shirt as a giveaway.
Race-provided 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
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Start Time
7:45 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve Shirt
Start Location
Sackets Harbor Battlefield, Sackets Harbor, NY, 13685
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick4612 years running
~64 finishers a year
shrinking
8% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 4 states
winner 1:32:21
typical high 78°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
63°
Afternoon (High)
78°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.2"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,301 finishers actually crossed the line across 12 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
2,301
Median time
2:09:26
Latest turnout
39
States
29
Turnout by year
2016–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the 1812 Challenge Weekend?
The 1812 Challenge Weekend is held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, starting at 7:45 AM.
Where does the 1812 Challenge Weekend take place?
It takes place in Sackets Harbor, New York.
What distances does the 1812 Challenge Weekend offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 18.12 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 16.2 Miles, 21.22 Miles, 5 Miles, 8.2 Miles, 26.22 Miles, 23.12 Miles, 18.1 Miles, 21.3 Miles.
Is the 1812 Challenge Weekend course flat and good for a PR?
The 1812 Challenge Weekend is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the 1812 Challenge Weekend?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,301 runners who have completed the 1812 Challenge Weekend.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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