When
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Where
2200 BONFORTE BLVD, Pueblo CO
Distances
5K · 10K
About this race
Race Overview
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Accessibility. Resilience. Community.
“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.”
— Philippians 1:6
This race will take place on September 5, 2026, at 2200 BONFORTE BLVD, Pueblo, CO. For more information, visit the race website.
Personal Journey
- Accident: On November 15, 2023, everything changed.
- Diagnosis: A freak accident left me with a burst fracture at my C6 vertebra and a diagnosis of quadriplegia.
- Rehabilitation: Months of relentless physical, mental, and spiritual rehabilitation followed.
- Determination: It was a decision to keep going, step by step, eventually learning to walk again.
Race Evolution
- Personal Mission: The race began as a way for me to reclaim what was lost.
- First Year: A moment I’ll never forget—running into the Thunderbowl with 300+ participants.
- Year 2 Growth: We kept going with over 500 people at the starting line.
- Community Impact: It has become a celebration of resilience and belief in inclusivity at the starting line.
Race Philosophy
- Inclusivity: Break Your Neck is about getting back up after being knocked down.
- Participation: Walking, running, or rolling together as a community is what matters.
- Celebration: It's a celebration of the resilient human spirit.
- Accessibility: This race is free, with no barriers and open to all abilities and disabilities.
Mission Support
- Scholarship: The Dr. Raul Singh Nursing Scholarship at CSU Pueblo—investing in the next generation of caregivers.
- Research: Spinal Cord Injury Research at Craig Hospital—advancing recovery and innovation.
- Veteran Support: Adaptive Equipment for Disabled Veterans through our partnership with Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center.
- Community Partnerships: Proud partnerships with CSU Pueblo and local businesses supporting this mission.
Future Goals
- Fundraising: Over $75,000 raised in support of recovery, accessibility, and community impact.
- Participant Goal: This year, building toward 1,000+ participants.
- Invitation: Come run with me, my family, and this community.
- Encouragement: Never give up. Never give in. Always pay it forward.
Contact Information
- Phone: (719) 415-0855
- Email: whitekw3@gmail.com
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