Annual Greenlock Road Race Honors Chris Titcomb

It is a common desire that we all share and strive towards: To be remembered for the contributions we have made in the lives of those around us. We want to know that we made a difference in the lives of our family, our friends, and our community. Christopher Eric Titcomb, a man with many interests, had an impact on so many people throughout his short 44 years on this Earth. With his infectious smile and positive attitude, he was able to form close bonds with anyone who was lucky enough to cross his path through his many ventures.

Through his college years and graduate school at Sacred Heart University he played hockey, and later was a strong force on the crew team. During this time he also spent years sailing competitively as part of the F18 sailing fleet. He most recently enjoyed playing in the men’s recreational hockey league in Cranston and Warwick for Team SpeeDee Hockey Club. Chris enjoyed skiing in the winter, and he took particular pride in his two daughters’ abilities to ski with precision from an early age in large part due to his patience and encouragement.

His solo sport of choice was running - but even that he managed to use as a way to make lifelong friends and rally support in his community through founding the annual road race in Rehoboth that supports Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center. Anything he pursued was with his full effort and whole heart.

From the time Chris and Katie moved to Rehoboth in 2011, Chris’ dream was to open a Physical Therapy clinic that would provide patient-centered care within a fun and caring environment. He wanted to deliver high quality, one-on-one patient care without the use of rehab aides or assistants for 45 minute sessions. Ultimately, he was able to accomplish so much more than that.

Chris opened Personal Best Physical Therapy in July of 2015. Here he created a culture where the staff all felt like family, and our patients, who became friends, would visit often. Chris had a knack for making each of his patients feel heard, respected, and well cared for.

Although the physical therapists who remain have big shoes to fill, they are committed to continuing to deliver the same unparalleled care that patients have come to expect. Their message is clear- Personal Best Physical Therapy is here to stay. They will continue to serve the community as they strive to keep Chris’ legacy alive. The second office that opened in Norfolk, MA in 2018 will also continue to operate as usual under the continued leadership of Kyle Martinis.

Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center, a non-profit organization was established in 1989 in Rehoboth and remains a successful business of which Chris became a vital part. After opening Personal Best Physical Therapy, he became a member of Greenlock’s Board of Directors. His greatest contribution was starting an annual road race in 2015 with his staff and Greenlock volunteers, which has become one of their larger fundraisers.

The race has always been held in early October, with Chris as the race director since 2017. Since Chris’s passing on May 19, 2023, the Greenlock Board of Directors is choosing to change the name of the road race. The decision to re-brand the annual Gallop for Greenlock 5k is yet another step in honoring Chris and all that he has done for our small Rehoboth community. The annual race will now be known as “Live Like Chris. Gallop for Greenlock! The Chris Titcomb Memorial 3.34 mile Race” and it will be held on Sunday October 1st, 2023.

We hope that you will join us on October 1st. There are many ways to get involved leading up to the day, as well as on race day. Please reach out to Greenlock at Greenlock5k@gmail.com  or call (508) 252-5814 if you have any interest. Donations are always welcome and much appreciated. Even if you choose not to run, there will be plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy at the post-race celebration. We hope to see you there.