Break Your Neck: Walk, Run, or Roll

Race Overview

Break Your Neck: Walk, Run, or Roll

Date: September 12, 2026

Location: 2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo, CO

URL: Break Your Neck Race

Inspirational Message

“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” — Philippians 1:6

Personal Journey

• Life-changing event: On November 15, 2023, everything changed.
• Accident details: A freak accident while playing with my daughter left me with a burst fracture at my C6 vertebra… and a diagnosis of quadriplegia.
• Rehabilitation: Months of relentless physical, mental, and spiritual rehabilitation.
• Decision: A decision, over and over again, to keep going.

Race Origin

• Personal to community: This race started as something personal—a way to run again and reclaim what was lost.
• First year experience: The first year… we didn’t know what to expect.
• Memorable moment: Running into the Thunderbowl with 300+
• Year two growth: A flyover during America the Beautiful with 500+ people at the starting line.

Race Philosophy

Break Your Neck is about getting back up when you’ve been knocked down:

• Activities: Walking, Running, Rolling.
• Togetherness: A celebration of the resilient human spirit.
• Inclusion: A belief that everyone deserves a place at the starting line.
• Cost: That’s why this race is free. No barriers, All abilities, All 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.
• Veterans support: Adaptive Equipment for Disabled Veterans through our partnership with Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center — helping veterans keep moving forward.
• Community impact: We are proud to partner with Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center and grateful for the continued support of our local partners.

Community and Fundraising

• Funds raised: $75,000+ raised in support of recovery, accessibility, and community impact.
• Future goals: This year, we’re building toward 1,000+ participants.
• Call to action: Sign Up Donate if Able.
• Join us: Come run with me, Come run with my family, Come run with this community.

Final Thoughts

Never give up. Never give in. Always pay it forward.

Contact Information

• Phone: (719) 415-0855
• Email: whitekw3@gmail.com