Please Read this Risk, Waiver/Release of Liability, and Indemnification Agreement carefully and in its entirety. It is a legally binding document.
This form must be acknowledged by you as the participate AND BY Parent or legal guardian.
In consideration for the rights and privileges granted herein, Participant agrees to the following:
It is understood that Terra Nova Uganda (“Terra Nova”) is a nonprofit mission organization that is sponsoring the Terra Nova Uganda Virtual 5k Run on the 10th day of May 2025. Although Terra Nova is sponsoring the event, it is not determining or selecting the Premises or exercising any control over the location that said participant chooses to run. I know that participating in the Terra Nova Uganda Virtual 5k Run is a potentially hazardous activity and I should not enter or participate unless I am able and properly trained. I understand, acknowledge and assume any and all risks associated with this event including, but not limited to, the conditions of the premises I choose to run, traffic on the course route, falls, contact with other participants, and the condition of the course, including but not limited to, curbs, cars, uneven pavement, potholes, rocks, and objects on the course surface. Knowing and appreciating these risks and in consideration of your acceptance of my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, representatives or anyone else claiming on my behalf, forever covenant not to sue, and waive, release, discharge and indemnify Terra Nova Uganda, its volunteers, sponsors, employees, officers, board members and agents and anyone else acting for or on behalf of Terra Nova Uganda Virtual 5k run from any and all claims of liability for death, personal injury, or damage of any kind arising from my participation in this run.
I also consent to emergency treatment in the event of injury or illness. I grant full permission to Terra Nova Uganda and/or any person or entity authorized by it to use my name, age, date of birth, finish place and finish time in the public domain. I further grant full permission for Terra Nova to use any photographs, recordings, or any other record of this event for any purpose. My signature acknowledges that I have read the above and I agree to all the terms and conditions set forth herein.
In signing the TERRA NOVA UGUANDA VIRTUAL 5K RUN ACKNOWLEGEMENT OF RISK, WAIVER/RELEASE AND AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY I hereby acknowledge and represent: (a) that I have read this document in its entirety, understand it, and sign it voluntarily; and (b) that this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability is the entire agreement between the parties hereto and its terms are contractual and not a mere recital.
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.
