In consideration of you accepting this entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound do hereby waive and forever release any and all right 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.
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.
Personal Responsibility with Alcohol and Energy Enhancing Substances:: Consumption of alcohol or energy enhancing substances at events is a personal decision. By running with Upstate Ultras, I agree that any alcoholic beverages and/or energy enhancing substances I consume are my own choice and responsibility. I agree to drink, fuel, and hydrate responsibly and heed suggestions from others and will not drive if I am intoxicated or under the influence of any type of substance that would negatively impair my driving capabilities. I acknowledge that I alone am responsible for all of my actions resulting from consuming alcohol and/or energy enhancing substances and Upstate Ultras, the Race Director, event host(s), volunteers, sponsors, and other athletes/spectators at the event are in no way responsible for my decisions, choices, and/or actions. Upstate Ultras adheres to applicable laws (at every level, including but not limited to, at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as, governing entities for the sport of running. You acknowledge and accept the risks associated with consuming any such substances, and know that if any such substance is provided at the race it is optional and your voluntary decision to consume it.
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.
