EVENT WAIVER

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.

AUTISM SOCIETY OF TEXAS: MEDIA RELEASE FORM I hereby grant the Autism Society of Texas as well as its partner and press representatives full and unrestricted rights to use, reproduce, and distribute any photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, or other media captured of me during the 2025 Texas Autism Walk.
I understand and agree that these materials may be used for marketing and promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media posts, website content, printed materials, press releases, and advertisements, without any compensation to me.
I hereby release and discharge the Autism Society of Texas as well as its partners and press representatives from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action that I may have against them by reason of anything contained in the photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, or other media captured of me during the event.
I understand the content produced or developed using these materials will be the property of the Society and may be displayed on the website(s) of the Society, affiliates, press/partners. I further understand that once my likeness is posted on the Internet, it will be capable of being accessed by and/or downloaded by any computer user.
I expressly release the Society, its affiliates, agents, employees, licensees and assigns from and against any and all claims which I have or may have in law, equity or otherwise arising out of the production, distribution, broadcast or exhibition of my likeness and/or biographical information.
I and on behalf of my heirs, legal representatives, agents, successors and assigns, covenant and promise not to sue or proceed in any manner, in agency or other proceedings, whether at law, in equity, by way of administrative hearing, or otherwise, to solicit others to institute any such actions or proceedings, or consent to be a complainant in any criminal action or proceeding, against the Society or its affiliates and their respective heirs, legal representatives, officers, directors, employees, agents, successors and assigns, because of or arising out of any events related thereto occurring on or before date of this Release.
By signing below I acknowledge that I understand the above criteria and agree to the above terms. I also understand that I can revoke permission for further use by contacting the Autism Society in writing at their address of record, currently 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 305, Rockville, Maryland 20852 or via one of their online forms or contact vehicles.
I acknowledge that I am at least 18 years of age and have the legal authority to grant this release. If I am under 18 years of age, my parent or legal guardian has reviewed and consented to this release on my behalf