I know that running The Mountain Goat Run a road race is a potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I will not enter and participate 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 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 have read the rules of the race and agree to abide by them.

I assume all risks associated with running in this event, including but not limited to: falls, physical contact with other participants, volunteers, race personnel, contract service providers, employees, and spectators including the potential contraction of a communicable disease resulting from contact with other participants, volunteers, race personnel, contract service providers, employees, and spectators. I assume all risks including: the effects of the weather; high heat and/or humidity; freezing cold temperatures; traffic and the conditions of the road including surrounding terrain. I further agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for the prevention of the spread of the 2020 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and other communicable diseases, and I attest to having read the CDC’s guidance at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html.

I assume all such risks being known, appreciated, and accepted by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers/strollers, roller skates or inline skates, animals, and personal music players are not allowed in the race, and I will abide by all race rules. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and inconsideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release The Mountain Goat Run Foundation, the city of Syracuse, New York, Syracuse Track Club and the Road Runners Club of America, all event sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. In addition, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 and/or other communicable diseases by participating in this event. I acknowledge that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 in connection with my participation in this event and personally assume this risk. Also, in accordance with HIPAA Privacy laws, I understand and acknowledge that I am giving permission to provide the information regarding my location, admission to the medical tent, medical condition or, if necessary, transfer to a hospital to my spouse, friend or next of kin. I understand and agree that to provide this information is voluntary.  In addition to the foregoing, I agree to abide by all of the Mountain Goat’s instructions aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 at this event. I understand that, even with these instructions in place, there remains a risk that I could contract COVID-19 at the 2022 Mountain Goat Run. I further understand that contracting COVID-19 may lead to serious illness or death. I voluntarily assume these risks, and I hereby release and discharge the Mountain Goat Foundation from any claim, cause of action, or demand relating to any injury or loss connected to COVID-19 or any other illness that I may contract at the 2022 Mountain Goat.

I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purposes. I understand that this event does not provide for refunds in the event of a cancellation, and by signing this waiver, I consent that I am not entitled to a refund if the event is cancelled before or during the event.

I am aware that the course will be reopened to traffic after 2 hours and 40 minutes. In consideration of your accepting this entry, I the undersigned intending to be legally bound, hereby for myself, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims I may have against The Mountain Goat Run Foundation, Inc., its board of directors and race committee, volunteers, sponsors, City of Syracuse NY, Syracuse Track Club, their representatives, successors and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me in said events. I have read the above statements. I fully understand them and my signature confirms their full acceptance. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have trained sufficiently for the competition of this race. I hereby grant permission to the Mountain Goat Run Foundation, Inc. and any other sponsors of this event to use all information submitted in this entry, and any record of this race containing my likeness, as well as race results including my name and competition time, for any purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to, race publicity. Also, in accordance with HIPAA Privacy laws, I understand and acknowledge that I am giving permission to provide the information regarding my location, admission to the medical tent, medical condition or, if necessary, transfer to a hospital to my spouse, friend or next of kin. I understand and agree that to provide this information is voluntary. For reasons of safety, the use of strollers, baby joggers and music or radio headsets in the 10 mile race and kids fun run is prohibited. I am aware that the course will be reopened to traffic after 2 hours and 40 minutes. 

Medical Advisory:
USA Track and Field (USATF.org) has updated hydration guidelines that we recommend you read to help you properly replace fluids and electrolytes:
"Athletes should begin their races well hydrated, indicated by clear urine, and then drink when thirsty during their races.
Hyperthermia (heat illness) can occur however, regardless of hydration levels or the distance of the race. In fact, shorter races can pose more of a threat due to the faster pace per mile, which causes greater heat production. An adequately hydrated runner who is running too fast or pushing too hard, especially in hot and humid conditions, can fall victim to hyperthermia. It is therefore important that athletes adjust their pace to take into consideration race conditions, slowing their pace as heat and humidity rises, regardless of how much they are drinking."

Hyperthermia causes the body to dilate our blood vessels in an attempt to lower our core temperature. The resulting reduced blood pressure can give you dizziness, nausea and headache. These are warning signs that you need to stop generating heat so rapidly. Slow your pace, grab some ice, walk if you need to. Otherwise you will continue to generate heat, your blood pressure will fall and so will you. You simply can't run through this safely.
Lastly, at the end of the race, postural hypotension often occurs when the runner suddenly stops. This is from blood pooling in the legs, resulting in inadequate blood supply to the rest of the body: the runner feels faint and can fall down. Runners can avoid postural hypotension by keeping the legs moving, so please keep moving forward with light walking at the finish line.