I, the “Participant”, wish to participate in the Elephant Run 5K occurring on May 04, 2025 (the “Event”). I acknowledge and
agree that if the Event is cancelled or postponed to another date for any reason, all agreements, representations, warranties and
attestations contained herein will apply with equal force to the Event.
I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and healthy to participate in the Event, and that my participation is entirely
voluntary. Without limiting the foregoing, I will not participate in the Event if, within the 48 hours preceding the Event, I have
experienced any symptoms of COVID-19, influenza, norovirus, or any other infectious disease (including, but not limited to,
fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, new loss or taste or smell, sore
throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea). To the extent applicable, we ask that participants make
reasonable efforts to adhere to any applicable federal, state, or local public health guidelines in effect at the time of the Event. I
agree to use good judgment in all aspects of my participation in the Event, to behave appropriately, and to comply with the rules
for participation, if any.
I understand that participating in the Event exposes me to certain risks, which may include, but are not limited to, injury, illness,
death, and damage to self and/or property, whether from possible exposure to infectious diseases, including, but not limited to,
COVID-19, exertion, weather conditions, the conditions of the course, vehicular traffic, and contact with other participants. I
hereby assume and take full responsibility for any and all risk of harm, injury, illness, death, or damage to myself and/or my
property that may occur in connection with my participation in the Event.
I hereby grant permission for photographs, videos, and other images (collectively, the “Images”) to be taken of me during the
Event and assign all rights and interests to the Images to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. (“DFCI”). I understand that the
Images may be used by DFCI and/or its designees in connection with its advertising, promotional and marketing activities, and
for other purposes authorized by DFCI, including, but not limited to, use in direct mail marketing, print advertising, posters,
billboard advertising, and the internet; all without any compensation to me.
In consideration of my being permitted to participate in the Event, I hereby, for myself, and on behalf of my heirs, executors and
assigns, waive, release and forever discharge DFCI, DFCI’s affiliates, and their respective officers, trustees, employees, sponsors,
coordinating groups, volunteers, representatives and agents, and all others in any way associated with the Event (collectively, the
“Released Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, damages, or rights of action of whatever nature or description, in equity or
at law, present or future, resulting from or relating to my participation in the Event. This means that I will not sue DFCI or any
of its affiliated persons or entities, or try to hold them legally or financially responsible, for any harm or injury that might relate
to my taking part in the Event.
I hereby attest that by signing this waiver/agreement and registering for the Event, I have read, fully understand, and
agree without exception to all the provisions, releases, and waivers outlined in this Participant Agreement and General
Release / Waiver form, and that I have agreed to it knowingly and voluntarily. I understand that this agreement is a
legally binding document that limits the legal liability of the Released Parties. I attest, under penalty of fraud, that I am
at least 18 years of age, and if I am registering on behalf of a minor, that I am the minor’s parent or legal guardian.