
1812 Challenge Weekend is a running race on June 26–27, 2027 in Sackets Harbor, NY, with entry fees from $55 to $228.
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) ! Save money by bundling races and put together a race puzzle!
Please keep in mind the Shirt Cutoff Dates. Hoodies for the Half & 1812 cutoff on May 12th, 2026. Printed Shirts for the 5 mile race cut off on June 10th, 2026. Pint glasses for the 5k cutoff is June 8th, 2026.
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
5 Mile Course Map
plotaroute.com/route/3022288
Half Marathon Course
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1930617?units=km
1812 Challenge Course
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1947481?units=km
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Watertown Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Population
1,348
as of 2023
City Elevation
282 ft
Nearest Airport
ART
Watertown International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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1812 Challenge Weekend
Jun 26, 2027