2024 Kansas City Zoo Run, Run For the Sea Lions
 
I understand that any interaction with the general public poses an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19. I understand that even people who show no symptoms can spread COVID-19 if they are infected. I acknowledge that COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. I hereby acknowledge that by running in a road race held by Event Midwest, and contracted through the Kansas City Zoo, I expose myself to a medical risk and I voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
 
I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I also know that, although police protection will be provided, there will be traffic on the course route. I assume the risk of running in traffic. I also assume any and all other risks associated with running this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather including high heat and/or humidity and the condition of the roads, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I agree to abide by all decisions of the race officials relative to my ability to safely complete this race. I agree not to wear headsets, roller blades or skates during the race. I agree not to bring baby strollers/joggers, scooters or dogs onto the race course. Knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and waive release and discharge the Friends of the Zoo, Inc., Kansas City, MO., Kansas City Parks and Recreation, Event Midwest, LLC, USATF, KC Running Company; and other participating area sponsors; City of Kansas City, Missouri including their Police Department; Race Officials; Volunteers; any and all sponsors including their agents employees, assigns or anyone acting for or on their behalf, from any and all claims or liability for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of, or in the course of my participation in this event though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I understand that the rules of the USAT&F regarding drug testing may be obtained by calling the U.S.O.C. at 1-800-233-0393.

This Release and Waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. The undersigned further grants full permission to all of the persons or entities in this waiver and/or agents authorized by them to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures recording, or any other record of this event for any purpose. 
 
Applications for minors will be accepted only with a parent’s signature. (If a parent is signing on behalf of a minor, then the parent agrees to defend and indemnify all persons and entities listed in the second paragraph of this Release & Waiver against any claim brought against them by that minor at any time, arising out of the minor’s participation in this event.) 

No refunds. No deferments.