In consideration of you accepting this entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound, do at this moment waive and forever release any right and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against the Event Director, Rotary, City of Newbern, Methodist Church, RunSignUp.com, and all of their agents assisting with the event, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees for any injuries to me or my personal property. This release includes all injuries and damages I suffered before, during, or after the event. I recognize, intend, and understand that this release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.
The undersigned participant or parent and guardian, if the person mentioned earlier is a minor, at this moment consents to the full participation of the person mentioned earlier in the Depot Day Road Race. I acknowledge that the activities that I or my child will be involved in may be dangerous and I represent that I know and understand those dangers to which I will or my child will be exposed. I do, at this moment, take responsibility for those mentioned earlier each, every. All risks and hazards to which said minor or myself might be exposed during Road Race activities, including, but not limited to, playing said sport and transportation to and from all activities and medical attention resulting from injuries sustained. “In consideration of being permitted to take part in or utilize the facilities, services, and programs of the Rotary or City for any purpose including, but not limited to, observation or use of the facilities or equipment, or participation in any off-site programs affiliated with the Rotary or City, the undersigned for himself, herself and any personal representatives, executors, and administrators, WAIVE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the Newbern Rotary, City of Newbern, Methodist Church, their directors, officers, employers, and their agents for any injuries and other damages which he/she may suffer in connection with his/her participation in the program or any other activities.” In signing this form, I also give this event permission to use any photograph as a participant.
Participating in a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. It is crucial that you do not enter and run unless you are medically able to do so and have undergone proper training. You must assume all risks associated with running in this event, including falls, contact with other participants, and the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions. By doing so, you waive any claims that you might have based on these and other risks typically found in running a road race. It is important to acknowledge that all such risks are known and understood by you. You agree to abide by all decisions of any race official regarding your ability to safely complete the run. As a material condition to your being permitted to enter this race, you must certify that you are physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event, and that a licensed Medical Doctor has verified your physical condition.
In the event of an illness, injury, or medical emergency arising during the event, you hereby authorize and give your consent to the Event Director to secure from any accredited hospital, clinic, and/ or physician any treatment deemed necessary for your immediate care. It is important to note that you will be fully responsible for payment of any and all medical services and treatment rendered to you, including but not limited to medical transport, medications, treatment, and hospitalization. It is advisable to ensure that you have adequate medical insurance coverage for such situations.
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.
Further, I grant permission to all the preceding 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.
