The undersigned participant/athlete ("Participant/Athlete") on behalf of himself/herself and on behalf of Participant/Athlete's personal representatives, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators hereby fully and forever releases, waives, discharges and covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless and not to sue the City of Memphis, the Memphis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and all public or private agencies whose property and/or personnel are used, any and all other sponsoring or co-sponsoring companies or individuals, and all individual organizers or volunteers related to or involved in the event (collectively "Releases") from all liability of any kind to the Participant/Athlete and his/her personal representatives, assigns, heirs and executors, for all loss(es) or damages(s) and any and all claims, demands, losses or damages on account of injury to the Participant/Athlete or property or resulting in the death of the Participant/Athlete while participating in the BEST OF ME 5K FUN RUN/WALK whether caused by the active or passive negligence of all or any of the Releases or otherwise, in connection with the Participant/Athlete’s participation in the BEST OF ME 5K RUN/WALK.
The Participant/Athlete acknowledges and agrees that the organizers of the BEST OF ME 5K RUN/WALK, in their sole discretion, may delay or cancel BEST OF ME 5K RUN/WALK or related events for any reason. There shall be no refund, transfer, or deferment of the entry fee or any other costs of the Participant/Athlete in connection with BEST OF ME 5K RUN/WALK. The Participant/Athlete represents and warrants that he/she is in good physical condition and is able to safely participate in BEST OF ME 5K RUN/WALK. The Participant/Athlete is fully aware of the risks and hazards inherent in participating in BEST OF ME 5K FUN RUN/WALK and elects to voluntarily compete in BEST OF ME 5K RUN/WALK, knowing the risks associated with the BEST OF ME 5K RUN/WALK. The Participant/Athlete hereby assumes all risks of loss, damage, injury or death that may be sustained by him/her while participating in BEST OF ME 5K FUN RUN/WALK. The Participant/Athlete hereby grants to the BEST OF ME 5K FUN RUN/WALK and its agents, affiliates and designees access to all medical records and physicians as needed and authorizes medical treatment as needed. The Participant/Athlete warrants that all statements made herein are true and correct and understands that Releases have relied on the statements provided herein in permitting Participant/Athlete to participate in BEST OF ME 5K FUN RUN/WALK.
The Participant/Athlete agrees to the use of his/her name, photo and/or video during the BEST OF ME 5K RUN/WALK event. The Participant/Athlete understands that he/she is consenting to use of said photos and videos in printed materials, broadcasts, social media, videos, and presentations without compensation. The Participant/Athlete acknowledges that the entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. It is imperative that the registration data associated belongs to the Participant/Athlete.
IF THE PARTICIPANT/ATHLETE IS UNDER AGE 18: I, the undersigned parent/guardian agrees that my son/daughter has my permission to participate in BEST OF ME 5K FUN RUN/WALK; that the parent/guardian has read the foregoing Release and by signing below intentionally and voluntarily agrees to its terms and conditions. The parent/guardian further represents that my son/daughter is in good physical condition and is able to safely participate in the BEST OF ME 5K RUN/WALK. I, the undersigned parent/guardian, hereby authorize and permit medical treatment for him/her and grant access to my child's medical records as necessary.
Age Requirements: * 5K--no minimum age required; all Participants/Athletes under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
PARTICIPANT/ATHLETE OR PARENT/GUARDIAN OF MINOR ATHLETE UNDER AGE 18 HAS READ THE FOREGOING AND INTENTIONALLY AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPTS THIS RELEASE.
I understand the intent of this Release, and I, for myself, my heirs executors and administrators, hereby agree to release Memphis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, the sponsors, and any other parties concerned with this event in any way, singularly or collectively, from and against any and all claims relating to my participation in the race, or any activities associated herewith.
I certify that all statements made in this waiver are correct and that I fully understand the requirements in order to participate in the BEST OF ME 5K RUN/WALK.
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.
