I know that running [volunteering for] a road race is 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 no limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, vehicular traffic and the conditions of the road all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller blades, 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 in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, do hereby indemnify, defend, release, hold harmless, and forever discharge the township of Mount Holly, Eastampton Township NJ, Historic Smithville Park, Project HOPE and its officers, supervisors, agents, staff, and representatives, JTF Racing, Florida Race Day, Road Runners Club of America, the organizers of this race, volunteers, parents, and all sponsors and their representatives and successors from any and all liability, claims, lawsuits, actions, suits, or demands, whether known or unknown, in law or equity, for any and all loss, injury, damage, theft, real or personal property damage, expenses (including attorney’s fees, expert witness fees, paralegal fees, costs and other expenses for investigation and defense and in connection with, among other proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, trial court, and appellate proceedings), and harm of any kind or nature arising out of, or in connection with, my participation in said event including, but not limited to injury, death, contact with road, contact with motor vehicles, contact with other participants, hazards of weather conditions, and other potential hazards. 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 purpose. 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. |