Sitrin Riggie Run & Walk

Event Overview

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.

• Activities: The group meets at various locations in the community and enables veterans and civilians to interact through social and athletic endeavors.
• Events: 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

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

• Race Options: 5K Run, 5K Riggie Challenge, 5K Wheelchair Race, 5K Wheelchair Riggie Challenge, 2-Mile Walk, and a 1-Mile Kids Run.
• Riggie Challenge: 5K Run and Wheelchair participants may register for the Riggie Challenge, which includes consuming one bowl of chicken riggies at the halfway point.
• Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each age division.
• Food Fest: A Riggiefest will showcase local restaurants' versions of this famous Utica dish.

Registration Details

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

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

The Riggiefest will commence from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Timing and Packet Pickup

Both the 5K Run and Wheelchair Race will be chip timed, providing accurate times and instantaneous race results.

Packet Pickup: Saturday, October 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Sneaker Store, 24 Genesee Street, New Hartford, NY 13413.

Refund Policy

NO REFUNDS

More Information

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