Sitrin Riggie Run

The Sitrin Riggie Run & Walk is an annual event held at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, NY, supporting Sitrin’s Military Program for post-9/11 veterans. The 2025 event features multiple distances including a 5K Run, 5K Riggie Challenge (where participants eat a bowl of chicken riggies mid-race), 5K Wheelchair Race and Challenge, a 2-Mile Walk, and a Kids 1-Mile Run. The race is chip-timed for accuracy.

After the race, a Riggiefest showcases local restaurants' versions of the famous Utica dish, with tasting and voting for the best riggies. The event fosters a supportive atmosphere benefiting veterans and includes a partnership with the Utica Roadrunners Skeleton Run for a two-race series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.