5K Run & Walk Fundraiser:
Waiver and Release

In consideration for accepting this entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound, hereby waive, release and forever discharge Franciscan Charities, Inc., the County of Essex and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, volunteers, their agents assisting with the event, sponsors and their representatives from any and all claims, damages, losses or expenses arising out of or relating to any injury, illness  to me or damage or loss of my personal property that may occur before, during or after the event. I acknowledge that this release is binding upon me and my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.

I know that participating in a 5K run/walk is a potentially hazardous activity and that I should not participate unless I am medically able and adequately prepared to do so. I assume all risks associated with participating 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 inherent in participating in a running or walking event. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me. I agree to abide by all the instructions and decisions of the event organizers and officials relative to my ability to safely complete the run or walk. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this event that I am physically fit and adequately trained for this event. I also certify that I have consulted with, or have had the opportunity to consult with a licensed health care provider regarding my ability to participate and assume full responsibility for my decision to participate.

[In the event of an illness, injury or medical emergency arising during the event I hereby authorize and give my consent to the event organizers 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. [Consider deleting this too if  we don’t have room…]

‍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 industry practice: 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.