WAIVER AGREEMENT
GENERAL ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Caution: This is a release of legal rights. Read and understand it before signing. Runner Runner Enterprises LLC(trading as Metro Run & Walk) is a for profit company. Reference to Runner Runner Enterprises, LLC includes all its officers, staff, volunteers, agents, and assigns. I freely choose to participate in the Metro Run & Walk running club and/or training programs (henceforth referred to as METRO RUN & WALK Training Program). In consideration of my participation in the Metro Run & Walk Training Program, I agree as follows:
RISKS INVOLVED IN FIRST STEP AND/OR DISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAM:
I am aware that running, practicing, training, and/or other involvement in any sport can be a dangerous activity involving MANY RISKS OF INJURY, including, but not limited to the potential for catastrophic injury. I understand that the dangers and risks of running, practicing, or training in any athletic activity include, but are not limited to, death, serious neck and spinal injuries which may result in complete or partial paralysis or brain damage, serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, and other aspects of the muscular-skeletal system, and serious injury or impairment to other aspects of my body, general health and well-being. Because of the dangers of participating in any athletic activity, I recognize the importance of following all instructions of the coaching staff and/or Sports Medicine Staff.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
I have been advised to consult with a medical doctor with regard to my personal medical needs. I state that there are no health-related reasons or problems that preclude or restrict my participation in the Metro Run & Walk Training Program. I recognize that Metro Run & Walk is not obligated to attend to any of my medical or medication needs, and I assume all risk and responsibility therefore. In case of medical emergency occurring during my participation in the Metro Run & Walk Training Program, I authorize in advance the representative of Metro Run & Walk to secure whatever treatment necessary, including the administration of an anesthetic and surgery. Metro Run & Walk may (but is not obligated to) take any actions it considers to be warranted under the circumstances regarding my health and safety. Such actions do not create a special relationship between Metro Run & Walk and me. I release Metro Run & Walk, its officers, officials, employees, volunteers, agents and assigns from all liability for any bodily injury or damage I sustain as a result of any medical care that I receive resulting from my participation in Metro Run & Walk, as well as any medical treatment decision or recommendation made by an employee or agent of Metro Run & Walk. I agree to pay all expenses relating thereto and release Metro Run & Walk from any liability for any actions.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Knowing the risks described above, and in voluntary consideration of being permitted to participate with Metro Run & Walk, I agree to release, indemnify, and defend Metro Run & Walk and their officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and sponsors from and against any claim which I, the participant, my parents or legal guardian or any other person may have for any losses, damages or injuries arising out of or in connection with my participation with Metro Run & Walk.
INDICATION OF AGREEMENT:
I indicate that by my signature below by clicking "I AGREE" that I have read the terms and conditions or participation and agree to abide by them. I have carefully read this Release Form and acknowledge that I understand it. No representation, statements, or inducements, oral or written, apart from foregoing written statement, have been made. This Release Form shall be governed by the laws of the State ofVirginia which shall be the forum for any lawsuits filed under or incident to the Release Form or to Metro Run & Walk. If any portion of this Release Form is held invalid, the rest of the document shall continue in full force and effect.