The Finger Lakes Runners Club welcomes you to Couch to 5K (“the Training Program”). To participate in the Training Program, you must agree that you understand the risks involved, would be considered physically capable, and will follow all decisions by Training Program officials.
Risks & Hazards
I acknowledge and assume all risks associated with participating in the Training Program, including but not limited to: falls; physical contact with other participants and volunteers; the effects of weather including high heat and humidity, lightning and thunderstorms, strong winds and hail, poor air quality and wildfire smoke, severe storms and flash flooding, and cold temperatures and slippery surfaces; coming in contact with animals both wild and domestic; the potential for exposure to communicable diseases; and all other conditions of the course and venue.
Additional risks specific to the Training Program include: vehicular and bicycle traffic; variations in road surface and conditions; and limited access to immediate medical assistance.
I recognize that these risks may result in muscle strains and tears; sprains; joint injuries; broken bones; head injuries including concussion; weather-related conditions including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hypothermia, frostbite, and harm from lightning strikes; cardiac events including strokes and heart attacks; and other serious injuries or death.
Rules & Requirements
I agree that bicycles, skateboards, baby jogging strollers, roller skates or inline skates, and animals are not allowed at group workouts unless explicitly permitted by the Training Program director(s), and I will abide by all Training Program rules.
Headphones, earbuds, and arm speakers are discouraged, but if I choose to wear them, I understand that it is my responsibility to maintain awareness of fellow runners and my surroundings, respond to instructions from Training Program officials, and participate safely and courteously.
Release
Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Finger Lakes Runners Club, its officers, directors, and volunteers; any medical or rescue personnel including but not limited to emergency responders, search and rescue teams, and medical volunteers; the Training Program leaders, the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, the Road Runners Club of America, USATF, USATF Niagara, the owners of the land on which these events take place, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the Training Program, even though such liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the Released Parties.
Specific Authorizations
I grant permission to the Released Parties to use my name, results, photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of the Training Program for any legitimate purpose, including promotional materials.
Acknowledgment
By signing below, I confirm that I have read and agree to the terms of this waiver. I acknowledge that participating in the Training Program is a potentially hazardous activity that could result in injury or death, and I accept all risks associated with participating in the Training Program. I certify that I am medically able to perform the Training Program, and am in good health. I agree to abide by any decision of a Training Program official regarding my ability to participate in or complete the Training Program safely.
I certify that I am at least 18 years of age and voluntarily forfeit my right to sue. If signing on behalf of a minor participant, I affirm that I am their parent or legal guardian and have the authority to accept these terms on their behalf.