In consideration of you accepting this entry and allowing me to participate in this Event, I, the participant, for myself and my heirs, successors, executors, administrators, and assignees, intending to be legally bound, do hereby waive, release and forever discharge the Event Director, RunSignup.com, the Essex Running Club, Fleet Feet Montclair LLC, Fleet Feet Incorporated and all of their affiliates, successors, assignees, shareholders, members, partners, officers, directors, managers, agents, employees, representatives, and volunteers (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from any and all responsibilities or liability arising from injuries to me or damages to my personal property resulting from my participation in the Event. I agree not to file suit or grievance or make any claims against the Released Parties in any local, state, or federal court or administrative office on account of any injuries or damages covered herein.

I recognize that participating in this event is a potentially hazardous activity with risk of bodily harm, injury or death. I will not participate in this event unless I am medically able to do so and properly trained. I voluntarily assume all risks of injury, death, or damages associated with participating in the Event, including, but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, road hazards, vehicles, weather, traffic, and course conditions. I acknowledge that I know and understand all such risks. I agree to abide by all decisions of the Event Director or the Event Director’s representative relative to my ability to safely participate in the Event. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to participate in the Event that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of the Event and that a licensed medical doctor has verified my physical condition.

I agree that I will follow the rules that the Event Director mandates for participation in the Event, including, but not limited to, rules related to social distancing and provided amenities. I agree and acknowledge that no restrooms will be provided at the Event. I acknowledge that the Event Director reserves the right to change the details of, and amenities offered at, the Event at any time for any reason, and I hereby waive and release any claims that I may have as a result of any such change.

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 nontransferable.

In the event of an illness, injury, or medical emergency arising during the event, I hereby authorize and give my consent for the Event Director and its designees 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 and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any liability associated with the treatment or related expenses.

Further, I grant permission for the Released Parties to use or authorize others to use any photographs, motion pictures, video or sound recordings, and/or other record of my participation in the Event, including my name, picture, likeness, and image, for any legitimate purposes without remuneration to me. 

By submitting this entry, I acknowledge on behalf of myself, or the minors for which I am a parent or guardian, that I have read and agreed to the above release and waiver. In addition, if I am a parent or guardian, I accept full responsibility for the care and supervision of my child during the Event.