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.

The undersigned, being the age of 18 or above, or with a legal parent/guardian’s signed consent, desires to participate in the University’s Campus Recreation program activities including, but not limited to, aquatics, fitness, recreational sports, outdoor trips, personal training, wellness, special events and birthday parties.  I realize the activities are potentially hazardous.  I should not enter the program unless I am medically able and properly trained which I represent myself to be.  I assume any and all risks associated with the program including, but not limited to, falls, personal injury, collision with other participants, injury due to use of equipment and facilities, and the effects of weather including high heat and/or humidity, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.  I attest that I am physically fit to participate in this program.  I understand that my participation in the activity is entirely voluntary on my part. 

Knowing the risks and, in consideration of being permitted to participate in the Campus Recreation sports program at the University, I for myself and my personal representatives, heirs and assigns, do hereby hold harmless and release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the Board of Governors of Missouri State University, Missouri State University, its Board members, officers, and employees (hereinafter collectively referred to as “MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY”) from any and all claims or liability on account of death, damage, or injury to person or property of the undersigned of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of, or in any way connected with the undersigned’s participation in the program, even though the claim or liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY, or any third person, whether foreseen or unforeseen,  known or unknown. 

The undersigned hereby expressly agrees that this consent and release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Missouri and that if any portion hereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. 

I also declare that I will take all necessary and/or recommended precautions to ensure my own person against physical and/or mental injury and property loss or damage.  This includes, but is not limited to, following printed or verbal instructions given by the activity leader(s). 

I hereby authorize and give my irrevocable and unlimited consent to Campus Recreation and Missouri State University to copyright, use, and/or publish all images, photographs, recordings, or slides in which I, the undersigned, appear while enrolled as a participant in any of their programs.  I further agree that Campus Recreation or Missouri State University may transfer, use, or cause to be used such media in public displays, publications, commercials, and advertisements, and otherwise without limitations or reservation. 

The undersigned further states that the foregoing Activity Consent and Release has been carefully read, knows the contents thereof, and has agreed to sign the Activity Consent and Release as their own free act and deed.