Sitrin Riggie Run & Walk

🏃‍♂️ Sitrin Riggie Run & Walk 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 Support Initiatives

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: Annual Warrior Retreat, TRX Suspension Training, golf, fly fishing, gardening, yoga, biking, therapeutic hand drumming, and more.
• Goal: Continued support for veterans and service members.
• Event Frequency: Annual event to support local veteran care.

📅 Event Details

The 3rd Annual Riggie Run, Walk & Riggiefest will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus, and will feature:

• Race Options: 5K Run, 5K Riggie Challenge, 5K Wheelchair Race, 5K Wheelchair Riggie Challenge, 2-Mile Walk, 1-Mile Kids Run.
• Special Collaboration: Riggie Run is teaming up with the Utica Roadrunners Skeleton Run (10/19/25).
• Incentives: $5 discount on both race registrations and additional swag, including a pair of Stars and Stripes Soledier Socks!

🍴 Riggie Challenge & Riggiefest

5K Run and Wheelchair participants will have the opportunity to register for the Riggie Challenge in which they will be required to consume one bowl of chicken riggies at the halfway point of the race. For those who wish not to engage in the Challenge, a traditional 5K division will be offered. Prizes will be awarded in both divisions.

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. All paid participants will be invited to taste the various entries, at no additional cost, and cast a vote to determine the area’s best riggies. Community members are also invited to attend ($10 entry fee).

🕘 Schedule

• Registration: 8:30 a.m.
• 1-Mile Kids Run: 9:30 a.m.
• 5K Wheelchair Race: 10:05 a.m.
• 5K Run: 10:10 a.m.
• 2-Mile Walk: 10:15 a.m.

The Riggiefest will commence at the conclusion of the Run & Walk from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

🎁 Registration Benefits

Everyone who preregisters by September 12th will receive a free commemorative t-shirt! (Only applies to paid registrants).

⏱️ Timing Information

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 11 from 11am to 3pm at The Sneaker Store in New Hartford - 24 Genesee Street, New Hartford, NY 13413

🌐 For More Information

Visit the official race website: Sitrin Riggie Run & Walk