WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT
I know that running 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 the 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 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 Lizzy Hammond Foundation 5K, the Lizzy Hammond Foundation, the city of Sparks, NV, 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.
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 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.
MINOR PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT
In consideration of the registered minor (children under 18 years of age) being permitted to participate in the Lizzy Hammond Foundation 5K, the undersigned Parent/Legal Guardian of this minor, hereby agrees as follows:
- Acknowledgement of Risks
I, the undersigned, acknowledge that participation in the Activity involves inherent risks, including but not limited to [describe specific risks], which may result in serious injury or death. I understand these risks and accept full responsibility for any injury or harm to Minor during or arising from the Activity.
- Assumption of Risk
I voluntarily assume all risks, both known and unknown, associated with Minor's participation in the Activity, including, but not limited to, injuries arising from the acts, omissions, or negligence of the Activity organizers, sponsors, or any other participants.
- Release and Waiver of Liability
In consideration of Minor’s participation, I, on behalf of myself, Minor, and our respective heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Lizzy Hammond Foundation, its officers, employees, agents, representatives, and affiliates (collectively "Released Parties") from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, or causes of action arising out of or in any way connected to Minor’s participation in the Activity, including but not limited to any claims arising out of the Released Parties’ negligence.
- Indemnification
I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims, damages, or expenses (including attorney fees) brought by or on behalf of Minor, myself, or any third party related to Minor’s participation in the Activity.
- Medical Consent
In the event of an emergency, I consent to any medical treatment deemed necessary for Minor. I agree to be responsible for any medical expenses incurred as a result of Minor’s participation in the Activity.
- Governing Law
This Waiver and Release shall be governed by the laws of the State of [State Name], and any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of [County, State].
I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE, UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
