All participants in cross country races held at Shawan Downs in 2025 must have a release form signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Even if you have participated in an event at Shawan Downs previously, a new release form must be signed electronically. After reading the form below please complete the bottom section with student name, school, and parent signature (typed text). If you have any questions about this release please contact the Race Director, Will Murdoch at Will@CharmCityRun.com. Thank you for your cooperation!
The Land Preservation TrustRunner Release Form
I know that running, whether it be a pleasure run, a formal or informal training run, or a race, is a potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I will not enter a race and/or participate in any running event unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to run/perform this event, and am in good health, and I am properly trained.
I assume all risks associated with running at Shawan Downs, including but not limited to falls, physical contact with other participants, volunteers, race personnel, contract service providers, employees, and spectators, including the potential of the contraction of a communicable disease resulting from contact with other participants, volunteers, race personnel, contract service providers, employees, and spectators. I assume all risks including, but not limited to, the effects of the weather, high heat and/or humidity, freezing cold temperatures, traffic, and the conditions of the ground and running surface, including surrounding terrain. I understand that this venue is not a dedicated running venue, but rather preserved land that is farmed and used for equine events. As such, I understand that there may be holes, uneven ground, surface type variations, roots and rocks, and I assume all risk of injuries caused by any of these conditions.
I further agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for the prevention of the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and other communicable diseases, and I attest to having read the CDC’s guidance at:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html. I assume all such risks being known, appreciated, and accepted by me.
Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of The Land Preservation Trust allowing me to run at Shawan Downs, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release The Land Preservation Trust, its officers, directors, employees and managing agents, all event organizers and sponsors, their representatives and successors, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my running at Shawan Downs, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.
In addition, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 and/or other communicable diseases by participating in running events at Shawan Downs. I acknowledge that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death. I understand the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 in connection with my participation in this event and personally assume this risk.
YOU MAY BE PHOTOGRAPHED OR RECORDED
Be
advised that photos and/or videos will be taken at this event, which
may be used by our event partners including, but not limited to, Charm City Run, Brooks Running, MedStar Health, and Kelly Benefits. Our partners may use photos on their website, social media accounts, and/or other marketing/promotional materials. By entering
this event, you consent to our partners (and their affiliates) capturing and
using your image and likeness in any media. Please do not enter this
venue if you do not want to be recorded or photographed.
Maryland XC Invitational
If your child is competing in the Maryland XC Invitational on October 11th, complete information including parking, shuttles, meet schedule, etc. can be found on MarylandXC.com starting on September 24th.
