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.

🤝 Support for Veterans

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:

• Warrior Retreat: Annual event at Camp Sitrin.
• Fitness Offerings: TRX Suspension Training, yoga, biking.
• Recreational Activities: Golf, fly fishing, gardening.
• Therapeutic Options: Hand drumming and more.

🎉 Event Details

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

• 5K Run: Regular and Riggie Challenge divisions.
• Wheelchair Competitions: 5K Wheelchair Race and Riggie Challenge.
• Family-Friendly Events: 2-Mile Walk and a 1-Mile Kids Run.
• Riggiefest: Culinary showcase featuring local restaurants.

🍽️ Riggie Challenge & Riggiefest

5K Run and Wheelchair participants will have the opportunity to register for the Riggie Challenge, requiring them to consume one bowl of chicken riggies at the halfway point of the race. For those who do not wish 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:

• Riggiefest: Local restaurants showcase their riggies.
• Tasting Opportunity: All paid participants can taste and vote.
• Community Participation: Community members invited ($10 entry fee).
• Event Schedule: Starts at 11:00 a.m. after the run and walk.

🕗 Registration Information

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.
• 2-Mile Walk: 10:15 a.m.

👕 Pre-Registration Bonus

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

⏱️ Chip Timing

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

🔗 Learn More

For more details about the event, visit the official race page: Sitrin Riggie Run & Walk.