No refunds or transfers available. By registering for this event, all participants agree to NO REFUNDS, NO TRANSFERS policy.
In consideration of you accepting 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, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees for any and all injuries to me or my personal property. This release includes all injuries and/or damages suffered 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.
I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able to do so and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but 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 in running 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 run. 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.
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 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 of COVID-19 and attest to having read the CDC’s guidance at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html. I also agree to abide by any COVID-19 distancing and other safety guidelines issued by the state, the community or by this race for my participation in this race.
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, videographic or electronic recording of this event for legitimate purposes.
This event follows the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable. 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. We reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice. I understand that my entry fee is nonrefundable and bib numbers are non transferable.
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 no refund policy.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
For and in consideration of USA Track & Field, Inc., its affiliates, members, member clubs, associations,
sport disciplines and divisions (“USATF”) allowing me, the undersigned, to participate in the USATF
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 older (or that this document is also
agreed to by my parent or legal guardian); and (ii) I am in good health and in proper physical condition to
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 sport 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 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, the actions or inactions of
others participating in the Event, or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties defined below,
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.
3. I agree to be familiar with and to abide by all the rules and regulations established for the Event,
including but not limited to any Competition Rules adopted by USATF, any anti-doping rules as
established by the appropriate entity, 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 USATF, and, if applicable, the following parties: United States Olympic Committee (USOC);
the event directors, organizers and promoters, sponsors, advertisers, coaches and officials; the local
organizing committee and the facility, venue and property owners or operators upon which the Event
takes place; 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 reasonable 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, including claims for
Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions 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 any may be incurred as the result of such claim.
5. I hereby warrant that I (or my parent, natural guardian, or legal 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.
6. As a condition of my participation in the Event, I hereby grant USA Track & Field, Inc. 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 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.
7. I certify that the birth date and age information provided in my member profile and confirmed at the
beginning of the entry process is true and accurate.
8. If the participant is under the age of 18, the parent, natural guardian, or legal guardian (the
“Guardian”) hereby agrees to release and discharge USATF 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, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the
negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties.
No refunds or transfers available. By registering for this event, all participants agree to NO REFUNDS, NO TRANSFERS policy.
