In consideration of you accepting this entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound do hereby waive and forever release any and all rights and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against the Event Director, RunSignup.com, and all of their agents assisting with the event, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees for any and all injuries to me or my personal property. This release includes all injuries and/or damages suffered by me before, during or after the event. I recognize, intend and understand that this release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.

I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able to do so and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions, and waive any and all claims which I might have based on any of those and other risks typically found in running a road race. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me. I agree to abide by all decisions of any race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this race that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that a licensed Medical Doctor has verified my physical condition.

In the event of an illness, injury or medical emergency arising during the event I hereby authorize and give my consent to the Event Director to secure from any accredited hospital, clinic and/ or physician any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care. I agree that I will be fully responsible for payment of any and all medical services and treatment rendered to me including but not limited to medical transport, medications, treatment and hospitalization.

As it applies to my participation in this race, I agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s recommendations for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 and attest to having read the CDC’s guidance at: https://www.cdc.gov. I also agree to abide by any COVID-19 distancing and other safety guidelines issued by the state, the community or by this race for my participation in this race.

Further, I grant permission to all the foregoing to use my name, voice and images of myself in any photographs, motion pictures, results, publications or any other print, videographic or electronic recording of this event for legitimate purposes.

This event follows the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. We reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice. I understand that my entry fee is nonrefundable and bib numbers are non transferable.

By submitting this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above release and waiver including the no refund policy.

TOWN OF MASHPEE RECREATION DEPARTMENT RELEASE OF CLAIMS, INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS

I,                                                                                   , as participant or parent/legal guardian of _______________________[insert name of child/teen participating in the Town of Mashpee Recreation Department Program, if applicable] (hereinafter “the Participant”), in consideration of being allowed to participate in a Town of Mashpee Recreation Department programs, including community, recreation and/or athletic programs, and for other good and valuable consideration hereby acknowledged, do hereby agree on behalf of myself and Participant, to forever RELEASE the Town of Mashpee, Massachusetts, the Mashpee Recreation Department, and its officers, officials, employees, staff, agents, board members, volunteers, and attorneys (hereinafter and collectively “the Town”) from any and all claims, injuries, actions, rights of action and causes of action, damages, costs, loss of services, expenses, compensation and attorneys’ fees related, directly or indirectly, from known and unknown personal injuries or property damage which may occur as the result of participation in a Town of Mashpee Recreation Department’s Program.
 
I further promise, to INDEMNIFY, REIMBURSE, DEFEND, and HOLD HARMLESS the Town against any and all legal claims and proceedings of any description, including damages, costs and attorneys’ fees, arising from personal injuries to myself, Participant or others or property damage resulting from said use participation in the Town of Mashpee Recreation Department’s Program.  I hereby further covenant not to sue the Town on account of any such claim, injury, demand or liability.
 
I further affirm that I have read this Agreement and that I understand the contents of this Form.  I understand that involvement in Town of Mashpee Recreation Department’s Program is entirely voluntary and that I am free to choose not to participate or have my child participate in said programming. 
 
By signing this Form, I affirm that I have decided to permit participation in the Town of Mashpee Recreation Department’s Program with full knowledge that the Town will not be liable to anyone for personal injuries and property damage that may occur in activities for the Town or its recreation program(s). I am fully aware that by signing this document I am releasing the Town from any and all liability that may arise as a result of intentional or negligent acts of these parties.  Additionally, it is my intent to release the Town from liability and defend and indemnify said parties for liability relating to any accident and resulting injuries that may occur as a result of said participation in a Town of Mashpee Recreation Department’s Program.