The following must be signed by the runner or parent/guardian if under 18: Registrants and their accompanying family members and friends participating in the 5K Run/Walk or Fun Run on April 26, 2025, I hereby assume full responsibility for the risk of property damage, bodily injury, or death. By your signature below, you certify your understanding that the race will occur, in part on property not owned by the Fairfax County School Board (FCSB). Therefore, you also certify your understanding that neither the FCSB nor its employees and volunteers have any responsibility for the maintenance and condition of that property. Further, you understand that the FCSB provides no accident, medical, or health insurance coverage for race participants. By your signature below, you certify that, to your knowledge, you and your child (if applicable) are medically able to participate in this 5K or Fun Run race. In consideration of the safety of all participants, you understand that absolutely no baby joggers, baby strollers, headphones, animals, skateboards, skates, rollerblades, or bicycles are allowed on the 5K or Fun Run course. In addition, you understand that if the 5K or Fun Run is canceled by circumstances beyond the control of the organizers, your entry fee will not be refunded. Further, I understand that photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for legitimate purposes may be posted.
I know that running can be a hazardous activity and that I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running, including, but not limited to, falls, weather conditions including high heat and/or humidity, contact with other participants, the effects of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Potomac River Running, Inc., Potomac River Running Charitable and Educational Events Inc., Commonwealth Race Management, Inc., and all event partners, sponsors and volunteers, their representatives and successors from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in this race even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. Further, I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, or other record of this event for any legitimate purpose without compensation to me. For safety reasons, I agree not to officiate with any of the following: Wheelchairs, strollers, baby joggers, skates, pets or headsets. I understand that there are no refunds should severe weather cancel the event. I further understand that this event may change date or location if required by local authorities. I agree that my email address will be added to the Potomac River Running and Commonwealth Race Management email list.
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.
