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.

🤝 Community Engagement

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:

• Annual Warrior Retreat: Camp Sitrin
• Fitness Classes: TRX Suspension Training, yoga
• Outdoor Activities: Golf, fly fishing, biking
• Creative Therapies: Gardening, therapeutic hand drumming

🎉 Event Details

The 4th Annual Riggie Run, Walk & Riggiefest will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus, and will feature:

• 5K Runs: Standard and Wheelchair
• Riggie Challenge: Halfway point chicken riggies consumption
• 2-Mile Walk: Inclusive for all participants
• 1-Mile Kids Run: Designed for younger participants

🥇 Prizes and Riggiefest

Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each age division. Additionally, at the conclusion of the Run & Walk, a Riggiefest will be featured in the Wildcat Field House in which local restaurants will showcase their version of this famous Utica dish. Details include:

• Tasting Entries: All paid participants will taste the dishes at no additional cost.
• Community Invited: Community members can attend for a fee.
• Vote: Participants can cast a vote to determine the area’s best riggies.
• Time: Riggiefest runs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

⏰ Registration and Schedule

Registration will take place at 8:30 a.m., with the following schedule:

• Kids 1-Mile Run: 9:30 a.m.
• 5K Wheelchair Race: 10:05 a.m.
• 5K Run: 10:10 a.m.
• Walk: 10:15 a.m.

Additionally, both the 5K Run and Wheelchair Race will be chip timed, providing runners with accurate times and instantaneous race results!

📦 Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup: Saturday, October 10 from 11am to 3pm at The Sneaker Store in New Hartford - 24 Genesee Street, New Hartford, NY 13413.

🚫 No Refunds

NO REFUNDS

🔗 More Information

For additional details, visit the race page: Sitrin Riggie Run & Walk