I know that running is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter or run in this event unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this race including, but not limited to, falls contact with other participants, the effects of weather including high heat and or humidity, the condition of the road and traffic on the course. All potential risks are known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Westport St. Patrick's Day Run, Westport Merchants Association, Kansas City Running Club, all sponsors, their representatives and successor from all claims of liabilities of any kind, including any claims arising our of negligence of aforementioned parties, arising out of my participation in this event. I understand that no refunds will be granted for any reason. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recording, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

I understand that registration fees are not refundable under any circumstance.  Race registrations can be transferred to a virtual run, another participant, or to another distance. Save your login so you can do this yourself.

If this race is cancelled for any reason, all registered participants will automatically become virtual runners. If the race is postponed, all participants will be registered for the new date.  Shirts, medals, and swag will be available for pick up. Registrations cannot be transferred to another year or another race.

The Race Director reserves the right to modify or cancel the race or course for safety concerns, road condition, permit concerns or natural disaster. Each athlete must accept this risk of their entry fee paid. Registration fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, starting in advance of the race date, including course preparation, race supplies, permits and administration. Every effort will be made to produce a fair and safe event for all participants. Any decision made that impacts the race date or potential cancellation is carefully considered and based on the overall event safety, sustainability, and manageability.

Weather: The event will not be cancelled because of rain, snow, or extreme temperature. If there is lightning, the event will be postponed for a minimum of 10 minutes until no signs of the storm are present. Participants should seek shelter in their vehicles or a nearby building if available. If lightning continues 10 minutes after the scheduled event start, the race will be subject to cancellation. The race will be canceled in the event of a tornado warning.