Sitrin Riggie Run & Walk
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Utica, New York
- Price Free - $33.15
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the 4th Annual Sitrin Riggie Run & Walk on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the beautiful SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus in Utica, Oneida. This lively event features a range of race distances, including a 5K Run, 5K Riggie Challenge, 5K Wheelchair Race, 5K Wheelchair Riggie Challenge, a 2-Mile Walk, and a fun 1-Mile Kids Run. Participants will have the unique opportunity to take part in the Riggie Challenge, where runners can enjoy a delicious bowl of chicken riggies at the halfway point. For those looking to keep it traditional, there’s also a standard 5K division available.
The day promises to be filled with fun, community spirit, and delicious food, culminating in the Riggiefest from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., where local restaurants will showcase their own versions of this iconic Utica dish. All paid participants can taste and vote for the best riggies, while community members are welcome to join for a small fee. With registration kicking off at 8:30 a.m. and races starting shortly after, this event not
The day promises to be filled with fun, community spirit, and delicious food, culminating in the Riggiefest from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., where local restaurants will showcase their own versions of this iconic Utica dish. All paid participants can taste and vote for the best riggies, while community members are welcome to join for a small fee. With registration kicking off at 8:30 a.m. and races starting shortly after, this event not
Organiser's Description
For more than ten years, the Sitrin Health Care Centers Annual Stars & Stripes Run & Walk for our Nations Heroes has served as the primary fundraiser for Sitrins 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.
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 the annual Warrior Retreat at Camp Sitrin, TRX Suspension Training, golf, fly fishing, gardening, yoga, biking, therapeutic hand drumming, and more.
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 4th Annual Riggie Run, Walk & Riggiefest will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus, and will feature a 5K Run, 5K Riggie Challenge, 5K Wheelchair Race, 5K Wheelchair Riggie Challenge, 2-Mile Walk, and a 1-Mile Kids Run.
RETURNING THIS YEAR, THE RIGGIE RUN IS TEAMING UP WITH THE UTICA ROADRUNNERS SKELETON RUN (10/18/26) FOR A TWO-RUN SERIES THAT OFFERS A $5 OFF DISCOUNT ON BOTH RUNS FOR THOSE THAT REGISTER FOR THE BUNDLE.
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 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. ALL PAID PARTICIPANTS WILL BE INVITED TO TASTE THE VARIOUS ENTRIES, AT NO ADDITIONAL COST, AND CAST A VOTE TO DETERMINE THE AREAS BEST RIGGIES. COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE ALSO INVITED TO ATTEND FOR A FEE - $10 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN 6-11 IS $5 AND CHILDREN UNDER 5 ARE FREE.
Registration will take place at 8:30 a.m., with the kids 1-mile run at 9:30 a.m., 5K wheelchair race at 10:05 a.m., the 5K run at 10:10, and the walk at 10:15. The Riggiefest will commence at the conclusion of the Run & Walk from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In addition, both the 5K Run and Wheelchair Race will be chip timed, providing runners with accurate times and instantaneous race results!
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
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 the annual Warrior Retreat at Camp Sitrin, TRX Suspension Training, golf, fly fishing, gardening, yoga, biking, therapeutic hand drumming, and more.
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 4th Annual Riggie Run, Walk & Riggiefest will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus, and will feature a 5K Run, 5K Riggie Challenge, 5K Wheelchair Race, 5K Wheelchair Riggie Challenge, 2-Mile Walk, and a 1-Mile Kids Run.
RETURNING THIS YEAR, THE RIGGIE RUN IS TEAMING UP WITH THE UTICA ROADRUNNERS SKELETON RUN (10/18/26) FOR A TWO-RUN SERIES THAT OFFERS A $5 OFF DISCOUNT ON BOTH RUNS FOR THOSE THAT REGISTER FOR THE BUNDLE.
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 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. ALL PAID PARTICIPANTS WILL BE INVITED TO TASTE THE VARIOUS ENTRIES, AT NO ADDITIONAL COST, AND CAST A VOTE TO DETERMINE THE AREAS BEST RIGGIES. COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE ALSO INVITED TO ATTEND FOR A FEE - $10 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN 6-11 IS $5 AND CHILDREN UNDER 5 ARE FREE.
Registration will take place at 8:30 a.m., with the kids 1-mile run at 9:30 a.m., 5K wheelchair race at 10:05 a.m., the 5K run at 10:10, and the walk at 10:15. The Riggiefest will commence at the conclusion of the Run & Walk from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In addition, both the 5K Run and Wheelchair Race will be chip timed, providing runners with accurate times and instantaneous race results!
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
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 11th October 2026 (10:10AM EDT)
$33.15
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5K Riggie Challenge
Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 11th October 2026 (10:10AM EDT)
$33.15
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5K Wheelchair Race
Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 11th October 2026 (10:05AM EDT)
$33.15
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5K Wheelchair Riggie Challenge
Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 11th October 2026 (10:05AM EDT)
$33.15
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2 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 11th October 2026 (10:15AM EDT)
$33.15
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Kids 1-Mile Run
Sun 11th October 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
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100 Seymour Rd, Utica, NY 13502, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Utica, 13502, NY, United States
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