Waiver of Liability: In consideration of the foregoing, I for myself and heirs, assigned beneficiaries and personal representatives, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages based upon negligence or otherwise to the greatest extent permitted by law, that I may have against Saint Louis Zoological Park, Saint Louis Zoo Association, Big River Race Management and participating sponsors and supporters and all agents or persons acting for and on behalf of such entities as a result of my participant in the MAKE TRACKS FOR THE ZOO event. I verify I am physically fit and trained to enter this event.

I know that running in an in-person event or in a virtual event (that is organized as a virtual activity where I run on my own, at a date and time of my choosing, in a location and running route of my choosing, which will not have any support or security measures in place by the MAKE TRACKS FOR THE ZOO) is a potentially hazardous activity, which could result in injury or death. I acknowledge that I am participating in the activity outlined by this event by my own free will and at my own personal risk. I will not participate in an event unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, and am in good health, and I am properly trained.  I further 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/coronavirus/2019-cov/prepare/prevention.html. 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.

I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever.  I attest that I having read the rules of the race scheduled for May 15, 2024 through May 31, 2024 including the terms in this waiver, the timeline of the virtual event, and agree to abide by them.  I assume all risks to me associated with running on my own as part of this activity, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other pedestrians, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road or trail, all such risks being known or unknown and appreciated by me when out running on my own without any type of support from local officials or event organizers.

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.

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.