In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Seattle Running Club group runs, training programs, or related activities, I, the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree to the following:
Acknowledgement of Risks:
I understand that running and other physical activities associated with this run club involve inherent risks, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and road conditions. I accept full responsibility for my own health and safety during my participation.
Health and Fitness Certification:
I certify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for participation in this activity. I have no medical condition that would make participation in this activity more hazardous.
Release of Liability:
I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Seattle Running Club, its directors, officers, volunteers, sponsors, and all other persons associated with the event or activity, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action resulting from personal injury, accidents, or illnesses (including death), and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in this event.
Assumption of Risk:
I knowingly and freely assume all risks associated with participation in this event, even if arising from the negligence of the releasees or others, and I assume full responsibility for my participation.
Consent to Medical Treatment:
In the event of an injury, accident, or illness, I consent to receive any and all necessary emergency medical treatment. I also acknowledge that I am solely responsible for any costs related to such treatment.
Severability:
I agree that this waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state in which the activities are conducted. If any portion of this waiver is held invalid, I agree that the balance shall continue in full legal force and effect.
Understanding and Acceptance:
I have read this waiver and fully understand its terms. I understand that I am giving up substantial rights by signing it and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.