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 Support

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 Retreat: Warrior Retreat at Camp Sitrin
• Fitness Activities: TRX Suspension Training, yoga, biking
• Leisure Activities: Golf, fly fishing, gardening
• Therapeutic Activities: Hand drumming and more

🏃 Event Details

With a continued focus on supporting veterans and service members, Sitrin is excited to continue this event every year to support local veteran care! The 3rd Annual Riggie Run, Walk & Riggiefest will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus, and will feature:

• Races: 5K Run, 5K Riggie Challenge, 5K Wheelchair Race
• Walks: 2-Mile Walk, 1-Mile Kids Run
• Challenges: 5K Riggie Challenge involves eating chicken riggies
• Post-Event: Riggiefest showcasing local restaurants' chicken riggies

🕘 Race Schedule

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

• Kids 1-Mile 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 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

👕 Registration Perks

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

⏱️ Timing and Results

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

🔗 Race Information

For more details and registration, please visit the race link: Riggie Run & Walk.