This is an in-person running/walking event.  In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound do hereby waive and forever release any and all rights and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against the Event Director, RunSignup.com, and all of their agents assisting with the event, contracted emergency medical staff, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers, landowners, and employees thereof for any and all injuries to me or my personal property, including death. I acknowledge that this release includes all injuries and/or damages and/or death suffered by me before, during, or after the event. I recognize, intend, and understand that this release is binding on myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.

I acknowledge that participating in a road race is a potentially hazardous activity and that roads are not closed to vehicular traffic for this/these event(s). I should not enter and participate unless I am medically able to do so and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including, but are not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions, and waive any and all claims which I might have based on any of those and other risks typically found while participating in a road race. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me. I agree to abide by all decisions of any race official relative to my ability to safely complete the event(s). I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this race that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that a licensed Medical Doctor has verified my physical condition.

I acknowledge that the wearing of headphones of any type is risky and their use is highly discouraged by race management and RRCA. I acknowledge that this/these event(s) are run on open roads and I alone am responsible for my safety while participating in this/these event(s).

In the event of an illness, injury, or medical emergency arising during the event I hereby authorize and give my consent to the Event Director to secure from any on-site medical coverage provider(s), accredited hospital, clinic, and/or physician any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care. I agree that I will be fully responsible for payment of any and all medical services and treatment rendered to me including but not limited to medical transport, medications, treatment, and hospitalization.

As it applies to my participation in this race, I agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s recommendations for the prevention of the spread any disease/virus. I also agree to abide by any COVID-19 and/or any other public safety guidelines issued by the state, the community, or by this race for my participation in this/these race(s).

Further, I grant permission to all the foregoing to use my name, voice, and images of myself in any photographs, motion pictures, results, publications, or any other print, video graphic, or electronic recording of this/these event(s) for legitimate purposes. I also agree to receive periodic emails from SMHS Runs and Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club reference upcoming events in the area, which I may unsubscribe to at any time.

Refund policy: Limited refunds are available for a limited period of time (details are published on the event website). All participants are offered the opportunity to purchase "race registration insurance" from a third party issuer for a nominal fee during the registration process. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances and I the registrant acknowledge that possibility. Race management shall reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice.

I the registrant fully understand the event(s) refund policy and acknowledge that the wearing of headphones of any type is strongly discouraged. 

By submitting this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above release and waiver including the refund policy.
By checking or initialing the waiver acceptance box below, I agree to the waiver and that I am 18 or older; or that I have the authority to register these participants other than myself, and having shared all contents of the waiver with them and having received their explicit acceptance of the terms within, I agree to the waiver for them, and agree to the terms of the event's refund policy for such registrants.