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.

THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER (this “Release”) is made by the undersigned adult, an individual (“Adult Participant”), individually and, if applicable, on behalf of Adult Participant’s minor children (each a “Minor Participant”, and collectively, “Participants”), in favor of WV EVENTS, LLC, a West Virginia  limited liability company (“WV Events”).

WHEREAS, Participants desire to engage in Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend Run For Your Life and any and all related and/or incidental activities (the “Activity”);

WHEREAS, Participants acknowledge that they are not obligated to participate in the Activity and that Participants have requested to participate in the Activity solely because of their enjoyment of, enthusiasm for, and interest in the Activity;

WHEREAS, Participants acknowledge that they did not receive any promise or expectation of remuneration from WV Events to participate in the Activity;

WHEREAS, Participants acknowledge the dangers of, and assume all risks associated with, participating in the Activity; and

WHEREAS, WV Events is willing to allow Participants to engage in the Activity subject to the terms and conditions of this Release.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of being permitted to participate in the Activity, and intending to be legally bound, Participants for themselves and each of their respective heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns, hereby acknowledge, covenant, and agree as follows:

1.        Participants acknowledges and agrees that Participants have received all of the necessary instructions and rules (the “Rules”) related to participation in the Activity and that Participants will abide by the Rules, and all other federal, state, and local laws. 

2.        Participants hereby agree to engage in the Activity in designated areas only, and to reimburse WV Events for any loss or damage to its materials, equipment, or property beyond ordinary wear and tear.

3.        Participants acknowledge and agree that participating in the Activity can be dangerous and may result in exposure to serious bodily injury or death, or contraction of a communicable disease (including COVID-19). Participants assume the risk of all injuries and death and exposure to communicable disease (including COVID-19), including those not foreseeable at this time, that may result from, or are in any way related to, participating in the Activity. Participants agree that participation in the Activity shall be deemed as an acknowledgement that the premises where the Activity is being operated or conducted is safe and suitable for participation in the Activity.

4.        Participants hereby waive, release, discharge and covenant not to sue WV Events, its insurers, each of their respective affiliates, and each of their respective partners, shareholders, members, managers, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, contractors, and sponsors (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees) suffered by Participants as a result of, or in any manner related to, directly or indirectly, participation in the Activity, including due to defective or faulty materials, equipment or property, variations in terrain, surface/subsurface conditions, collisions, accidents, weather, and/or the negligence of other parties and/or any of the Released Parties.

5.        Participants hereby agree to indemnify and hold each of the Released Parties harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees) suffered by a Released Party as a result of, or in any manner related to, directly or indirectly, Participants participation in the Activity.

6.        Participants hereby authorize WV Events and its designees to use in any manner his or her or their likenesses while participating in the Activity. Participants hereby disclaim any right to privacy related to the use of such likenesses. Participants also hereby waive any and all claims, counterclaims, rights, demands, actions and causes of action, foreseen or unforeseen, actual or potential, arising out of, or in any manner related to, use by WV Events or its designees of such likenesses. The foregoing references to his or her or their likenesses include any and all forms or reproductions of his or her or their image, voice or name, including, but not limited to, video, audio or photo, whether recorded or live, printed or broadcast, moving or still.

7.        If an Adult Participant is executing this Release on behalf of a Minor Participant, Adult Participant represents and warrants that Adult Participant is the parent or legal guardian of Minor Participant(s) and that Adult Participant is authorized to and does enter into this Release on behalf of any and all parents and legal guardians of Minor Participant(s).

8.        Participants represent and warrant that Participants are not employees of any Released Party.

9.        This Release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of West Virginia, without giving effect to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Release shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Ohio County, West Virginia.

I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS RELEASE. I ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT NO REPRESENTATIONS, STATEMENTS, OR INDUCEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO ENCOURAGE ME TO ENTER INTO THIS RELEASE AND THAT I AM DOING SO VOLUNTARILY.