I understand that running and other athletic events are potentially hazardous activities that 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, in good health, and properly trained. I realize that my participation in FLRC Training Programs involves risks of injury, including but not limited to: falls; contact with other participants; the effects of weather, including extreme heat or cold; and traffic and the conditions of the road; any of which could result in, but are not limited to: broken bones, head/eye injuries, traumatic brain injury, paralysis, joint injuries, back/neck/spine injuries, heart attack, stroke, and death. I am also aware that there are other risks of injury and illness that may arise due to my participation in FLRC Training Programs and that it is not possible to specifically list every individual risk of injury. However, knowing the material risks and reasonably anticipating, appreciating, and knowing that other injuries and even death are a possibility, I hereby expressly assume all of the delineated risks in this event. I also understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller blades, and animals are not allowed in club-organized activities, and I agree to abide by this rule.
In addition to the foregoing, I agree to abide by all of FLRC’s instructions aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. I understand that, even with these instructions in place, there remains a risk that I could contract COVID-19 while participating in FLRC Training Programs. I further understand that contracting COVID-19 may lead to serious illness or death. I voluntarily assume these risks, and I hereby release and discharge all of the entities and persons named above from all claims or liabilities relating to any injury or loss connected to COVID-19 or any other illness that I may contract during FLRC Training Programs.
Therefore, in consideration of your accepting my registration for FLRC Training Programs, which may include trail runs, road runs, track workouts, strength and conditioning workouts, and any other activity promoted by the Finger Lakes Runners Club, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, hold harmless and release the Finger Lakes Runners Club, its officers and employees, the Training Program leaders, the City of Ithaca, Cornell University, Ithaca College, Tompkins County, the Road Runners Club of America, USATF, USATF Niagara, the owners of the land on which these events take place, any sponsors and their representatives, and the volunteers and their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation. I further grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
If the participant is under 18, agreeing to this waiver indicates that the parent or guardian has approved this activity.