THIS ENTRY AND RELEASE IS A CONTRACT WITH LEGAL CONSEQUENCES. READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.
I understand that I will not have exclusive use of County or City Roads, or the recreational path, and that I will comply with the California vehicle code and use good judgment and caution while entering or crossing roadways. I understand that the Volunteers along the run course are not responsible for my, or my child’s, safety and that this responsibility rests solely on myself.
In consideration of the acceptance of my application for entry in the Goleta Beach Triathlon (MultiSport Events), or any event by TimingEvolution, I hereby freely agree to make the following contractual representations and agreements. I fully realize the inherent dangers of participating in a run event and fully assume the risks associated with such participation including, by way of example, and not limitation, the following: the dangers of collision with pedestrians, vehicles, other racers, and fixed or moving objects; the dangers arising from surface hazards, equipment failure, inadequate safety equipment, and weather conditions, and the real possibility of serious physical and/or mental trauma or injury associated with athletic endurance competition. I am further aware that the course I will run is strenuous and long, and I participate in this race at my own risk, knowing that such physical exertion could cause me physical injury or death. I agree to be bound by all rules of the triathlon as established by the Goleta Beach Triathlon to accept without question, all decisions of the Event judge(s), which shall be final and binding: and authorize the publication of my name and/or photograph(s) in connection with any event news story and/or advertising. I hereby waive, release and discharge for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, assigns, and successors in interest (hereinafter collectively “successors”) any and all rights and claims which I have or which may hereafter accrue to me against the sponsors of this event, the promoter and any promoting organization(s), Monterey County, all other jurisdictions, all contributors, all volunteers who help with the race, property owners, law enforcement agencies, all public entities, special districts and properties (and their respective agents, officials and employees) through or by which the events will be held, for any damages, including but not limited to any damages resulting from or arising out of the negligence of any or all of the above-named sponsors of this event, which may be sustained by me directly or indirectly in connection with, or arising out of, my participation in or association with the event, or travel to or return from the event. I will abide by this release whether or not injury occurs to me in the State of California and Consent to the enforceability of this release and express assumption of risk in said state. My signing of this agreement releases Goleta Beach Triathlon (doing business as Goleta Beach Triathlon/Timing Evolution), Santa Barbara County, City of Santa Barbara, City of Goleta, all other sponsors, all contributors, volunteers, government entities and race officials from liability for any act or omission of theirs, including acts or omissions constituting negligence, in the conduct of this race which causes me personal injury, death or property damage.
PARENTS: In addition to the above waiver, YOU, as the Parent, are responsible for your child's safety. You must accompany your child through the duration of the event at all times. By signing this waiver, you agree that you understand this waiver completely.
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.
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.
