waiver for community runs

ASSUMPTION OF RISK WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS

For purposes of this document, “Assumption of Risk Waiver and Release of Claims” (hereinafter, “Waiver”), “Event” means any group run, social gathering, or other event of any kind organized by, relating to, or involving TW Training and Wellness, LLC, (hereinafter “TW Training”). “Participant” means any individual running, walking, or otherwise participating in or present at an Event.

In consideration of the opportunity to participate in the Event, I, the Participant, acknowledge and agree that:

1. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. Participation in or attendance at the Event involves inherent risks and dangers of accidents, personal and bodily injury (including death and/or illness) and property loss or damage, and minor to severe economic or noneconomic losses. These may result from Participant’s own actions or inactions or negligence, as well as the actions or inactions or negligence of others.

There may be other risks not known to me and not reasonably foreseeable at this time. I understand and I have considered and evaluated the nature, scope and extent of the risks involved, and Participant voluntarily chooses to assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even those risks that result from the negligence of the Released Parties (defined below) or others and assume full responsibility for my participation in the Event.

I warrant that Participant is physically and mentally able to participate in the Event. I consent to treatment of Participant in the event of an emergency or other incident in which, in the reasonable judgment of the on-site personnel, Participant requires medical care. I further agree to pay all costs associated with such medical care and to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties (defined below) from any costs or claims arising from such medical care.

2. RELEASE FROM LIABILITY. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, estate, insurers, successors and assigns, fully and forever release and discharge TW Training, all Event sponsors, advertisers, volunteers, and staff, and all owners or lessors of premises used in connection with an Event (hereinafter, “Released Parties”), from any and all injuries (including death and/or illness), losses, damages, claims (including negligence claims), demands, lawsuits, expenses, and any other liability of any kind, of or to me, my property, or any other person, directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with my participation in or attendance at the Event.

3. AGREEMENT NOT TO FILE SUIT OR OTHER CLAIMS. Participant agrees not to sue or otherwise seek relief or damages from the Released Parties for any and all injuries (including death and/or illness), property loss or damage, and minor to severe economic or noneconomic losses, incurred directly or indirectly in connection with an Event.

4. AUTHORIZATION TO RECORD AND TO USE RECORDINGS AND NAME. I hereby grant to TW Training, permission to film, photograph, video record and otherwise record Participant’s image, voice, avatar, name, biographical data, silhouette, body dimension, shape, posture, or any other aspect of the recording at the Event (collectively the “Recording”), and the right to use all or any portion of the Recording or the results thereof, in all media and in any manner now known or hereafter developed, in connection with the Event or otherwise without any additional consideration. I represent that it is not necessary for TW Training to obtain permission from me other than as contained in this Waiver or to pay or otherwise compensate me or any third party in connection with the rights granted in this paragraph.

5. INDEMNITY. Participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless TW Training and its employees or volunteers from any claims that may arise from or be related to Participant’s participation in any Event, including but not limited to all claims for compensation, medical care, or other damages, initiated by Participant. TW Training shall have the right to recover reasonable expenses, costs, fees, and attorney and arbitration fees incurred to protect or enforce its rights under this Waiver, and any other damages allowed by law or equity.

6. NO ORAL MODIFICATION. I agree that the terms of this Waiver may not be changed or waived in any respect, except by a writing signed by me and an authorized officer of TW Training.

7. SEVERABILITY. In the event that any provision of this Waiver is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms and conditions shall be unaffected and shall remain in full force and effect.

8. CHOICE OF LAW; VENUE. Illinois law governs the interpretation, validity, and effect of this Waiver. Any litigation arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be brought and pursued exclusively in Illinois state court.

9. ELECTRONIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Participant certifies that he or she has reviewed this Waiver, and that electronically acknowledging and/or attesting to accepting the terms of the Waiver is the legally binding equivalent of Participant’s handwritten signature.

Last updated: August 1, 2025.