I know that running a trail race is a potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I acknowledge that a trail race is inherently more dangerous than a road race, with an increased risk of injury.  I certify that I am physically fit, and sufficiently trained to participate in this event. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I have read the rules of the event and agree to abide by them.  I assume all risks associated with participating in this event, including but not limited to: falls; physical contact with other participants, volunteers, race personnel, and spectators, including the potential for the contraction of a communicable disease; and the effects of adverse weather, traffic, and course conditions.  I waive any and all claims which I might have, based on any of those and other risks associated with participating in such an event.   

In consideration of your accepting my entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound, waive and release the Houghton’s Pond Trail Races, Colonial Road Runners, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Road Runners Club of America, any sponsors, all race officials and volunteers, and any other individuals or organizations associated with this event, from all claims or liabilities of any kind for any and all injuries to me or my personal property arising out of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.  This release includes all injuries and/or damages incurred by me before, during, or after the event.  I recognize, intend, and understand that this release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.

Further, I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my name, voice, and images of myself in any photographs, motion pictures, video or audio recordings, print or electronic publications, race results, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purposes. 

By submitting this entry, I (or a parent/adult guardian for a person under 18 years of age) acknowledge having read and agreed to the above release and waiver.