Chester County Connect Care Walk/Run for Life 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
Participant Waiver and Release of Liability
In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Chester County Connect Care Walk/Run for Life 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run ("Event"), held on November 7, 2026, at Hibernia Park, I, the undersigned participant (or parent/legal guardian of a participant under 18 years of age), intending to be legally bound, hereby agree to the following:

Assumption of Risk
I understand that participating in a road race, walk, fun run, and related activities is a potentially hazardous activity that involves inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken by the Event organizers. I certify that I am physically able to participate in this Event and have no medical condition that would prevent my safe participation.

I voluntarily assume all risks associated with participating in the Event, including but not limited to:

Falls, slips, trips, and collisions
Contact with other participants, spectators, volunteers, bicycles, pets, or vehicles
Uneven pavement, curbs, trails, grass, gravel, potholes, or other course conditions
Weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, humidity, lightning, or other natural hazards
Equipment failure
Acts or omissions of other participants
Any other risks commonly associated with road races, walks, and outdoor events
I acknowledge that these risks may result in serious injury, illness, permanent disability, or death, and I voluntarily assume full responsibility for all such risks.

Release and Waiver of Liability
I hereby waive, release, discharge, and forever hold harmless Chester County Connect Care, the Event Director, RunSignup, Hibernia Park, Chester County, all sponsors, volunteers, race officials, medical personnel, contractors, landowners, employees, agents, representatives, and any other organizations or individuals associated with the Event (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, damages, losses, costs, or expenses of any kind arising out of or related to my participation in the Event, including claims arising from ordinary negligence of the Released Parties, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

This release applies to any injuries, illnesses, death, or damage to my person or property occurring before, during, or after the Event.

I understand and agree that this release is binding upon myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors, and assigns.

Medical Authorization
In the event of illness, injury, or other medical emergency during the Event, I authorize the Event Director and Event personnel to obtain emergency medical treatment on my behalf, including transportation by ambulance if deemed necessary.

I understand that I am solely responsible for any and all medical expenses incurred, including but not limited to emergency transportation, physician services, hospitalization, medications, and follow-up care.

Participant Responsibilities
I agree to:

Follow all Event rules and instructions.
Obey all applicable traffic laws.
Follow directions from race officials, volunteers, law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel.
Conduct myself in a safe and respectful manner throughout the Event.
I understand that the Event Director reserves the right to remove any participant whose conduct is unsafe or disruptive.

Event Policies
I understand and agree that:

Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, except as expressly determined by the Event Director.
The Event may be delayed, modified, shortened, or canceled due to severe weather, emergency conditions, governmental orders, or other circumstances beyond the control of the Event organizers. Such decisions are made in the interest of participant safety, and registration fees will not be refunded unless otherwise determined by the Event Director.
This waiver applies to participation in the 5K, the 1-Mile Fun Run, pre-race activities, post-race activities, the awards ceremony, and all other activities associated with the Event.
Communicable Diseases
I voluntarily assume the risk of exposure to communicable diseases, including but not limited to COVID-19, influenza, or other illnesses, which may result from participating in this Event.

Photo and Media Release
I grant permission to Chester County Connect Care and its representatives to use my name, photograph, image, likeness, voice, race results, and any video or audio recordings taken during the Event for promotional, educational, fundraising, or other lawful purposes in print, online, social media, television, or other media without further permission or compensation.

Indemnification
I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or relating to my participation in the Event or my failure to comply with Event rules.

Severability
I understand that if any provision of this waiver is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Acknowledgment
I have carefully read this Waiver and Release of Liability in its entirety. I understand its contents and understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights by signing it. I sign this agreement freely and voluntarily without inducement.

If the participant is under 18 years of age, I certify that I am the participant's parent or legal guardian and that I have the legal authority to sign this waiver on the participant's behalf. I understand that by signing, I am giving up certain legal rights on behalf of the minor participant.