Read this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability carefully and in its entirety.

It is a binding legal document. I know that participating in the Florence Neal Cooper Smith 5k is a potentially hazardous activity and I should not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained. I acknowledge and assume all risks associated with this event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, and the condition of the course, including, but not limited to, curbs, cars, uneven pavement, potholes, rocks, and objects on the course surface. Knowing and appreciating these risks and in consideration of your acceptance of my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, representatives or anyone else claiming on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and waive, release, and discharge the FACTS Committee, its volunteers, and sponsors, and anyone else acting for or on behalf the Florence Neal Cooper Smith 5k from any and all claims of liability for death, personal injury, or damage of any kind arising out of my participation in this run. This Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability extends to all claims of every kind whatsoever. I also consent to emergency treatment in the event of injury or illness. I grant full permission to the FACTS Committee and/or any person or entity authorized by it to use my name, age, date of birth, finish place and finish time in the public domain. I further grant full permission for the FACTS Committee to use any photographs, recordings, or any other record of this event for any purpose. My signature acknowledges that I have read the above waiver and I agree and accept all terms and conditions set forth herein.

REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE:

PARENT OR GUARDIAN’S AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICAL CARE AND CONSENT AGREEMENT

I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the above-named participant in the Florence Neal Cooper Smith 5k. On behalf of myself and my spouse, partner, co-guardian or any other person who claims the participant as a dependent, I have read the above agreement, I understand the contents of this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability, assent to its terms and conditions, and sign this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability of my own free act. I acknowledge that my dependent and I have agreed to the terms and conditions of my dependent’s participation in the Florence Neal Cooper Smith 5k, and I hereby give my consent to participation by my dependent in the Florence Neal Cooper Smith 5k, and to receive medical treatment determined to be necessary. I further agree to hold harmless, indemnify and defend the FACTS Committee from and against all claims, demands or suits that my dependent has or may have.