Sitrin Riggie Run & Walk

🏃‍♂️ Sitrin Riggie Run & Walk

For more than ten years, the Sitrin Health Care Center’s Annual Stars & Stripes Run & Walk for our Nation’s Heroes has served as the primary fundraiser for Sitrin’s Military Program. This unique program provides comprehensive, complimentary care to post-9/11 veterans and service members affected by post-traumatic stress, suicidal ideations, traumatic brain injuries, depression, and other combat-related conditions.

🎖️ Military Civilian Coalition

In addition to innovative treatment, Sitrin offers the Military Civilian Coalition, designed to promote camaraderie, advocacy, educational opportunities, and transitional support to civilian life. The group meets at various locations in the community and enables veterans and civilians to interact through social and athletic endeavors. Activities include the annual Warrior Retreat at Camp Sitrin, TRX Suspension Training, golf, fly fishing, gardening, yoga, biking, therapeutic hand drumming, and more.

🗓️ Event Details

• Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024
• Location: 100 Seymour Rd, Utica, NY 13502, Utica, NY
• Event Highlights:
  • 5K Run, 5K Riggie Challenge, 5K Wheelchair Race, 5K Wheelchair Riggie Challenge, 2-Mile Walk, and a 1-Mile Kids Run
  • Riggiefest featuring local restaurants and tasting event
  • Chip timing for 5K Run and Wheelchair Race
  • Commemorative t-shirt for pre-registered participants by September 13th

🍝 Riggie Challenge

• Riggie Challenge: Participants can consume chicken riggies during the race
• Divisions: 5K Run, 5K Wheelchair Race
• Prizes: Awarded in both Riggie Challenge and traditional 5K divisions
• Riggiefest: Vote for the best riggies at the conclusion

🕗 Event Schedule

• Registration: 8:30 a.m.
• Start Times:
  • 9:30 a.m.: Kids 1-Mile Run
  • 10:05 a.m.: 5K Wheelchair Race
  • 10:10 a.m.: 5K Run
  • 10:15 a.m.: 2-Mile Walk
• Riggiefest: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.