Rocktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K:

Specific course subject to change.
Acknowledgement Waiver Release of Liability (AWRL)

In consideration of the acceptance of my entry in the Rocktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K produced by Sisu Events, I release Sisu Events, its members and officers, the City of Charlotte, NC, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department, NCDOT, and Start 2 Finish and their respective employees, the various event sponsoring organizations and other individuals or entities who are in any way connected to the event (including any volunteers assisting with the event) from any liability or claims for injury or illness that I might sustain suffered by me before, during or after the event or that in any other way is related to this event. I understand that this release applies to myself and my personal representatives, heirs and assigns.

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. I understand the event rules and agree to abide by them.

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.

In addition, I agree to receive marketing and/or communication information from the event organization and understand I can opt-out at anytime.  Further, I grant permission, without compensation, to Sisu Events, to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or any other reproduction of me participating in this event for promotional, informational, or other reasons deemed to be in the best interest of the event.

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.