I understand all registration fees are non-refundable and there are NO deferrals.

I understand all registration fees are used to purchase race shirts, finisher medals/buckles, finisher gifts, awards, aid station/medical material, post-race food, race advertising, venue rental, equipment rental, photography, and a host of miscellaneous race-related expenses. These expenses will have been incurred before the race actually takes place, therefore if I do not participate in the event (through my own withdrawal or if the race must be canceled) I will NOT receive a refund and agree to not file a chargeback with my credit card provider. I acknowledge and agree, if I file for a chargeback, regardless of the outcome, I will be banned from participation in future Fringe Events. Further, I understand that if I decide to drop down and run a shorter distance race, I will not be refunded the price difference of the races.  However, if I decide to run a longer distance event, I will be required to pay the difference in prices of the events.

I acknowledge that this athletic event is an extreme test of a person’s physical and mental limits, and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss.  The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of athletes, hydration, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators, journalists, coaches, event officials, and event monitors, and/or producers of the event.  The risks are not only inherent to athletics, but are also present for volunteers and support staff.  I hereby assume all of the risks of participating and/or volunteering in this event.

I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules of the event.  I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, and am in good health, and I am properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of 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 race and agree to abide by them.   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. 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. I assume all such risks being known, appreciated, and accepted by me. 

In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this event, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows:  (A) waive, release, and discharge from any and all liability – including negligence – for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter accrue to me from participating in this event, the following entities  or persons:  Fringe Events, LLC, Robert and Kathy Youngren, Eric Fritz and Melissa Hopper, and Wheeler Federal Wildlife Refuge and all the officers, employees, volunteers, representatives and agents of the event holders, event sponsors, event directors, event volunteers, as well as any and all involved, and (B) indemnify and hold harmless the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities for claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of my actions during this event.

I understand that at this event or related activities, I may be photographed, filmed, and/or videotaped.  I agree to allow my name, photo, video, film, or likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and assigns.

I understand that this event does not provide for refunds in the event of a cancellation, and by signing this waiver, I consent that I am not entitled to a refund if the event is cancelled before or during the event.

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 (including 
communicable 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.