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WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY   WARNING: THIS DOCUMENT WILL AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING   In consideration for being permitted to participate in any way in the University of Charleston’s 2025 Half Marathon and/or 5K and/or UC and related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that: 1) the risk of injury from the activities involved in this half marathon and/or 5K and or UC Is Losing It weight loss competition is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; 2) KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUMES ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assumes full responsibility for his/her participation; and 3) willingly agrees to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, he/she observes any unusual significant hazard, he/she will remove himself/herself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest University official immediately.   Now, I, on behalf of myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS, the University of Charleston, its trustees, officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the Event (collectively the “Released Parties”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES OR OTHERWISE. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.   I understand that the coaches, trainers, and other individuals involved in staging the Event are not licensed physicians and any suggestions or recommendations they may make regarding any aspect of my training or physical fitness are not being given as medical advice.   I verify that I am physically fit and capable of participating in the Event, and that my physician has approved my participation. I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for my personal health and safety. I agree to immediately inform a trainer, coach or other representative of the Organizers immediately upon feeling any pain, discomfort, fatigue or other symptoms during or immediately following the Event. I understand that I may stop participation at any time, and that I may be requested to do so by any representative of the Organizers who observes symptoms of distress or abnormal response from me during my participation.  FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF EVENT) This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of the Released Parties, and for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE