June 5, 2025
Wheels on the Ground
Jordan Bolton
I’m excited to race again in the Twin Cities Marathon this year as a member of Team U2FP. Just like two years ago, I’ll be racing with my friend and CrossFit Hopkins owner/trainer, Josh Nix.
Josh Nix (left) helping me train at his gym, CrossFit Hopkins.
But what I’m even more pumped about is the chance to see more of my fellow wheelchair users out there with me!
You may remember that last year, U2FP won access for ALL MOBILITY DEVICES to compete in the Twin Cities Marathon and 10 Mile races - it’s the first time any marathon in the United States has allowed the use of e-assist handcrank wheelchairs or other essential devices.
The last time Josh and I raced in 2023, the marathon was cancelled due to heat. But we persevered and joined Jack Egbert and Jake Anderson on our own 26.2 mile route anyway! I loved having a training goal that got me outside and bonding with Josh and my other Team U2FP athletes.
Left to right: Jack Egbert, Jake Anderson, Josh Nix and me in 2023. The marathon was cancelled but we did our 26.2 miles anyway!
This year I’m excited to be included in the full marathon experience, by being part of all of the race day events. This is something that too many folks in our community (and the disability community in general) don’t get to experience. I want to feel what Jason Stoffer described in his marathon reflection last year: “Well let me tell you, it felt like a rolling party along that 26.2 mile course.”
But I don’t want to be out there by myself. And since I love a good challenge, I’d like to challenge the SCI community to fill the majority of our spots on Team U2FP! We still have spots available on our team and I’d love for the wheelchair racers to outnumber the able-bodied racers!
And when I say wheelchair racers, I mean any kind of wheelchair - even power chairs! Let’s represent the SCI community and help encourage more types of people to participate and feel welcome. Plus, as a member of Team U2FP, you’ll be fundraising to advance medical treatments that will improve our quality of life.
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I’d love to see Team U2FP represented with wheelchair racers of all abilities this fall at the Twin Cities Marathon or 10 Mile race.
Join me!
PS - With federal and state cuts affecting SCI research, now is a critical time to help support U2FP as they lead the work to restore and increase effective research funding for spinal cord injury. Our voice matters - come join me on Team U2FP in the Twin Cities Marathon (register here) or the 10-Mile race (register here).
