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. 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.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE
I (Participant’s Name - If Participant is a minor, include name of parent
or guardian here _____________________________), and parent or guardian if applicable, hereby expressly and irrevocably consent to
minor’s participation, and all uses of “I” or “me” herein are made on behalf of both the minor and the parent or guardian, fully understand
that my participation in the _______________________________________________ (“Activity”) exposes me to any and all risks, both
known and unknown, of personal injury, death, or property damage that result while participating in the Activity however caused, even
if caused in whole or in part by the action, inaction or negligence of the City of Norwalk (“City”), including the Contracted Instructor and
the City’s officers, agents, employees, contractors, and volunteers (collectively referred to as “Released Parties”). Such risks include, but
are not limited to, contraction of the COVID-19 virus and physical and/or emotional injuries and/or death caused by contraction of the
COVID-19 virus. The risks assumed also include those inherent in the Activity offered by the Released Parties. I understand that there are
risks inherent in such Activity and hereby acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in this Activity and agree to assume any such
risks.
In consideration of being permitted to participate in this Activity, I hereby expressly release, discharge, and agree for myself, my heirs,
administrators, executors, and assigns not to sue any of the Released Parties for any and all claims, suits or demands for personal injury,
death, property damage or other loss against the Released Parties, and each of them, arising out of, or in connection with, my participation in the Activity from whatever cause. To the fullest extent permitted by law, this waiver is intended to be a complete release of the
Released Parties for any and all responsibility for personal injuries, property damage or death sustained by me or others from participation
in the Activity whether arising out of or resulting from, including but not limited to, participation in the Activity.
I further agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties, and each of them, including attorney’s fees and costs, from
any and all claims, demands, actions, or suits arising out of, or in connection with, or relating in any way to my participation in the Activity.
In case of accident or other emergency, I hereby authorize personnel or volunteers of the City of Norwalk or agents of the City to secure
medical care deemed necessary as a result of accident or injury to me. In the event of illness or injury, I hereby consent to whatever x-ray
examination, anesthetic, medical, surgical, or dental diagnosis, or treatment and hospital care considered necessary in the best judgment
of the attending physician, surgeon, or dentist, and performed by or under the supervision of a member of the medical staff or the hospital furnishing medical or dental services.
I also permit the use of activity/event photography and/or video of my child or myself for media promotion.
I READ AND UNDERSTAND ENGLISH, HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND
AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE, AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY, THAT PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY IT.
If any portion of this agreement is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.