Event Name:Queens Spring Half, 10K, 5K

Event Location: Flushing Meadow Corona Park, Forest Hills, NY

Event Date(s): March 29, 2026

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PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT Specific Event Waiver Form for ADULTS (Age 18 or older) Event Name: Queens Spring Half, 10K, 5K   Event Date(s): March 29, 2025. Event Location: Flushing Meadow Corona Park, Forest Hills, NY Sanction #: 149733

For and in consideration of USA Track & Field, Inc. (“USA Track & Field” or “USATF”) allowing me, the registrant, to participate in the USA Track & Field sanctioned event I am registering for herein (the “Event” or “Events”); I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the “Agreement”);

1. I hereby represent that (i) I am at least eighteen (18) years of age (or this Agreement is also agreed to by my parent, natural guardian, or legal guardian (the “Guardian”)); (ii) I am in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the Event; and (iii) I am not under the influence of alcohol or any illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way impair my ability to safely participate in the Event. I agree that it is my sole responsibility to determine whether I am sufficiently fit and healthy enough to participate in the Event, that I am responsible for my own safety and well-being at all times and under all circumstances while at the Event site.

2. I understand and acknowledge that participation in track & field, road running, race walking, cross country, mountain, ultra, and trail running Events is inherently dangerous and represents an extreme test of a person’s physical and mental limits. I understand and acknowledge the risks and dangers associated with participation in the Event and sports of track & field and related activities, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, sickness and disease, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life; loss of or damage to equipment/property; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; contact with other participants, spectators, animals or other natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather conditions; imperfect course or track conditions; land, water and surface hazards; equipment failure; inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the Event Organizers (as defined in Section 4 below); and other undefined, not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers (“Risks”). I understand that these Risks may be caused in whole or in part by my own actions or inactions or the actions or inactions of others participating in or organizing the Event, and I hereby expressly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses or expenses which I incur as a result of my participation in any Event, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence and/or willful misconduct of any of the Released Parties (as defined in Section 4 below).

3. I agree to be familiar with and to abide by the Rules and Regulations established for the Event, including but not limited to the Competition Rules adopted by USA Track & Field and any safety regulations established for the benefit of all participants. I accept sole responsibility for my own conduct and actions while participating in the Event, and the condition and adequacy of my equipment.

4. I hereby release, waive and covenant not to sue, and further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the following parties, as relevant and applicable in each instance: USATF, its members, clubs, associations, sport disciplines and divisions; United States Olympic Committee (USOC); the event directors, the host organization and the facility, venue and property owners or operators upon which the Event takes place; and any other organizers, promoters, sponsors, advertisers, coaches and officials for this Event; law enforcement agencies and other public entities providing support for the Event; and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees and volunteers (Individually and collectively, the “Released Parties” or “Event Organizers”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and attorneys’ fees) of any kind or nature (“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to my participation in the Event, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence and/or willful misconduct of any of the Released Parties. I further agree that if, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such Liabilities which may be incurred as the result of such claim, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence and/or willful misconduct of any of the Released Parties, as relevant and applicable in each instance.

5. As a condition of my participation in the Event, I hereby grant USA Track & Field, the event director and host organization a limited license to use my name, likeness, image, photograph, voice, video, athletic performance, biographical and other information (collectively, “Likeness”), in any media platform or format whatsoever, and to distribute, broadcast and exhibit these without charge, restriction or liability, but only for the purposes of advertising or promoting the Event, USATF, or the sport of Athletics. The foregoing grant, however, does not constitute consent for USATF or any third party to use my Likeness in an endorsement of any product or service without my specific written consent.

I hereby warrant that I (or the Guardian, if I am under the age of 18) am of legal age and competent to enter into this Agreement, that I have read this Agreement carefully, understand its terms and conditions, acknowledge that I will be giving up substantial legal rights by accepting it (including the rights of my spouse, children, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns), acknowledge that I have accepted this Agreement without any inducement, assurance or guarantee, and intend for my acceptance to serve as confirmation of my complete and unconditional acceptance of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

If the participant is under the age of 18, the Guardian hereby agrees to release and discharge the Released Parties as follows: a) The Guardian acknowledges and understands that the Event is inherently dangerous and represents an extreme test of a person’s physical and mental limits. Further, the Guardian acknowledges and understands the Risks, as defined above. b) The Guardian acknowledges the rights waived by both the Guardian and the participant by accepting this Agreement. c) The Guardian acknowledges that the Guardian will indemnify the Released Parties from any and all Liability which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to the participant’s participation in the Event, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence and/or willful misconduct of any of the Released Parties.

Participant Name (or Guardian): Age: Date of Birth: / / Male Female

Minor Name #1: Age: Date of Birth: / / Male Female

Minor Name #2: Age: Date of Birth: / / Male Female

Minor Name #3: Age: Date of Birth: / / Male Female

Home Address: Home Tel.: ( )

Team Name____________________________________________ Email Address___________________________________________

Signature of Participant or Guardian Date Signed Revised 4/2017

Assumption of risk and waiver of liability and terms and conditions of participants (the ‘Agreement”) 

Event: The Queens Spring Half, 10k 5k 2026 Date: 03/29/2026 Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park

PARTICIPANTS: READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCEPTING. THIS DOCUMENT HAS LEGAL CONSEQUENCES AND WILL AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

Parties: Released Parties include DU CITY TRI RUNS, INC. (“CITYTRI”), and its directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, insurers, equipment suppliers, and volunteers, and CITYTRI’ respective predecessors, successors, subsidiaries and affiliates of the foregoing, whether no longer existing, now existing or formed or incorporated in the future;All CITYTRI’ event sponsors, organizers, promoters, directors, officials, property owners, and advertisers; governmental bodies and/or municipal agencies whose property and/or personnel are used; and any or all parent, subsidiary or affiliate companies, licensees, officers, directors, partners, board members, supervisors, insurers, agents, equipment suppliers, and representatives of any of the foregoing.Releasing Parties include: the participant as well as the participant’s spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs, next of kin, and any legal or personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, or anyone else who might claim or sue on the participant’s behalf.ASSUMPTION OF INHERENT RISKS:I am voluntarily entering or agreeing to be a volunteer at the event I am registering for herein (the “Event”). I agree not to enter into or volunteer at the Event unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of an Event official relative to my ability to safely complete the Event.I recognize that participation in the Event is a potentially hazardous activity and I willingly assume all risks associated with such participation, including, but not limited to, falls; contact with other participants, spectators or others, or vehicular or other traffic; the effects of the weather, including heat and/or humidity, wind, cold temperature, and wet or icy surfaces; falling tree branches or other overhead objects; traffic; and the crowded nature and other conditions of the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.I also understand that it is my responsibility to consult with my personal physician prior to participating in the Event to ensure that such participation will not pose any unusual risks to my health and well-being.I further acknowledge that CITYTRI reserves the right to change the details (such as the date, start time, course, and distance) of, and amenities offered at, the Event at any time for any reason and I hereby waive and release any claims that I may have as a result of any such changes.Having read this Agreement and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application for the Event, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Released Parties from present and future claims and liabilities of any kind, known or unknown, arising out of my participation in the Event, including, but not limited to, claims for damage for personal injury and/or property damage, any claim of right in respect of the Images (as defined below), including, but not limited to, claims of false endorsement or rights of publicity or privacy, even though such claim or liability may arise out of negligence or fault on the part of any of the Released Parties.

AUTHORIZATION: I grant medical personnel at the Event permission to administer or arrange for any medical assistance that they deem necessary or appropriate as a result of my participation in the Event, including without limitation, arranging transportation to a hospital of other medical facility. I also grant them access to my medical records and physicians, as well as other information, relating to medical care that may be administered to me at any such medical facility as a result of my participation in the Event.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:I hereby understand, acknowledge and agree that once I have entered a race, my entry fees are non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and non-refundable, under any and all circumstances, including, but not limited to, cancellation of the event or of my participation, or change in the date, nature, or format of the event.

I hereby understand, acknowledge and agree that an event may be cancelled or changed due to severe weather or other factors that threaten the safety of participants, staff, or volunteers. I further understand, acknowledge and agree that cancellation or change of the date, nature, or format of an event may be mandated by governmental officials or otherwise be at the discretion of CITYTRI.

I hereby understand, acknowledge and agree that all CITYTRI races are capped. Price and entry is subject to availability. I further understand, acknowledge and agree that CITYTRI reserves the right to change the price of any race in its sole discretion with or without notice.

I hereby understand, acknowledge and agree that CITYTRI reserves the right to reject any entry and to disqualify and bar any individual from any event for any reason. This rejection/disqualification may be based on, but is not limited to: violation of any rule set forth by CITYTRI, the New York City Parks Department, any New York City agency, or any other governing body; unsportsmanlike conduct; non-payment of race fees; competing with an unofficial number; competing with an official number or BibTag assigned to another person; transferring or attempting to transfer an official number or BibTag to, or to obtain such number or BibTag from, another person; crossing the finish line without having completed the entire course; and providing false information on the race entry form. Individuals disqualified from a race will be removed from the race results and may be barred from future events

PUBLICITY RELEASE: I hereby grant to CITYTRI the irrevocable and assignable right to depict in perpetuity, worldwide, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, my likeness, image, name, words, voice, and/or biographical information of me participating in the event (collectively "Images") in photographic works, motion pictures, video recordings and/or other works, and I agree that such Images may be used by CITYTRI for any purpose without compensation.

GUARDIAN’S PERMISSION AND RELEASE FOR MINOR: If I am or will be applying for my child to participate in, or be a volunteer at, the Event, I represent and warrant that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child and, as such, consent to my child’s participation in the Event and I agree that the terms of this Agreement apply equally to my child and me and any claims I or my child may have in connection with the Event. I also waive any derivative claims that relate to or arise out of my child’s participation in the Event.ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING: I have read this Agreement and fully understand its terms. I understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I further acknowledge that I am freely and voluntarily agreeing to the Agreement and participating in the Event, and intend my acceptance to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability due to ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE of CITYTRI (and other Released Parties) or the INHERENT RISKS of the activity, to the greatest extent allowed by law in the State in which the Event is held.