In consideration of you accepting this entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound do hereby waive and forever release any and all rights and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against the Event Director, RunSignup.com, and all of their agents assisting with the event, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees for any and all injuries to me or my personal property. This release includes all injuries and/or damages suffered by me before, during or after the event. I recognize, intend and understand that this release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.

I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able to do so and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions, and waive any and all claims which I might have based on any of those and other risks typically found in running a road race. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me. I agree to abide by all decisions of any race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this race that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that a licensed Medical Doctor has verified my physical condition.

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.

I AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS MADE AND RELEASES, WAIVERS, COVENANTS, CONSENTS AND PERMISSIONS GIVEN BY ME HEREUNDER ARE GIVEN ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND THAT OF MY MINOR CHILD(REN), IF UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS OF AGE, PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT.

Acknowledgement and Waiver of Liability/Assumption of Risk

I hereby acknowledge, agree and understand that the Walk Like MADD®, MADD Dash, MADD Monster Mash & Dash, Golf Like MADD, Fish Like MADD, Ride Like MADD, 5k walks, and any other MADD fundraising events (each a “MADD Event” and collectively, the “MADD Events”) involves walking, running and, in some instances, golfing, fishing, swimming, cycling and even motorcycling – all activities that may include risks such as, but not limited to, falls, crashes, interaction with other participants (including the potential transfer of communicable viruses and diseases between participants), effects of weather, traffic, and conditions of the road and waterways. I further understand that MADD is not responsible for any loss, damage, or theft of personal belongings, including but not limited to, bicycles, that may occur as a result of my participation in the MADD Event. In consideration of participation in the MADD Event, I agree, for myself, and my minor child(ren), and next of kin, my heirs, executors and administrators, to not sue and to release, indemnify and hold harmless MADD, its affiliates, officers, directors, administrators, representatives, past and present employees, volunteers, agents, other participants, all city and state governments, assigns, vendors, venues, contractors, licensees, sponsors, and their representatives and successors and other persons (collectively, the “Releasees”), from any and all liabilities, claims, actions, demands, expenses, attorneys’ fees, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of my and/or my minor child(ren)’s participation in and/or attendance at the MADD Event and any related activities, whether it results from the negligence of any of the above or from any other cause.

I understand that the nature of my and/or my minor child(ren)’s activities relating to the MADD Event may involve physical activity, contact with unidentified or unfamiliar persons or other potential risk of bodily injury or damage to property and I, and on behalf of my minor child(ren), hereby voluntarily assume full and complete responsibility for, and the risk of, any injury (including death), accident or lost/stolen property which may occur during the MADD Event.

I attest that I, and/or my minor child(ren), am medically and physically able to participate in the MADD Event. If I experience any doubt as to my, or my minor child(ren)’s ability to successfully and safely participate in and/or complete the MADD Event, I take full responsibility for consulting a physician. I consent to emergency medical care and transportation in the event of injury to me or my minor child(ren) as medical professionals may deem appropriate. This Waiver and Release extends to any liability arising out of or in any way connected with the medical treatment and transportation provided in the event of an emergency, including, but not limited to, negligence emergency rescue operations.

Image/Recording/Results Release

I give the Releasees the irrevocable right to use, for any purpose whatsoever, wherever, whenever and without compensation, in part or in whole, (i) any photographs, videotapes, audiotapes, and other recordings of me or my minor child(ren) that are made during the course of the MADD Event and any original material created by me in connection with the MADD Event; and (ii) the results of my and/or minor child(ren)’s participation in the MADD Event. Without limiting the foregoing, I agree that all personal information provided by me in connection with the MADD Event may be used by MADD in accordance with its privacy policy found at https://madd.org/privacy-policy/.

Miscellaneous

This Waiver and Release shall be construed under the laws of the State of Texas. In the event any provision of this Waiver and Release is deemed unenforceable by law, (i) MADD shall have the right to modify such provision to the extent necessary to be deemed enforceable; and (ii) all other provisions of this Waiver and Release shall remain in full force and effect.

I understand that I have given up substantial rights by accepting this Waiver and Release and have signed it freely and voluntarily without any inducement, assurance or guarantee being made to me and intend my acceptance to be a complete and unconditional release of liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.