Full Release, Waiver & Assumption of Risk

In consideration of you accepting this entry for the Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk ("Event"), I, the participant, intending to be legally bound, hereby waive and release any and all rights, claims, and causes of action for damages or injuries that I may have against Washington and Lee University, and any of its trustees, officers, employees, agents, event sponsors, and representatives (hereinafter collectively "W&L") for any and all injuries to me or my personal property. This release includes any and all injuries and 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, and assignees.

I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to participate in this Event that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this Event and that my physical condition has been verified by a licensed Medical Doctor.

I desire to participate in or attend the Event. In order to participate in or attend the Event, I agree to the terms herein and assume all risks associated with my participating in or attending the Event, including but not limited to those specifically identified below.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE Event HAS INHERENT RISKS THAT MAY AFFECT ME, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT BODILY INJURY, SICKNESS, AND EVEN DEATH. Such activities include without limitation running, walking, jogging, etc. Specific risks related to these activities include, but are not limited to, negligence or carelessness of other participants and third parties, unwanted or accidental contact with other participants, contact with the surface and surrounding elements, environmental conditions (including but not limited to weather), slipping, tripping, falling, unpredictable animal behavior, and my individual susceptibility to harm or injury (whether known or unknown to me). The results of these and other inherent risks may include, but are not limited to, eye injury, serious neck and spinal injuries, complete or partial paralysis and/or brain damage, serious injury to the heart and internal organs, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, and other aspects of my musculoskeletal system, concussions, sprains, and other serious injury or impairment to other aspects of my body, and my general health and well-being.

WAIVER; RELEASE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, I HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE, RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE W&L (as defined above) FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH DAMAGES OR INJURY, SUFFERED BY ME WHILE PARTICIPATING IN OR ATTENDING THE Event.

Governing Law; Forum Selection; Severability: This document will be governed by Virginia law. Any legal action or claim arising out of or relating to it or my participation in the Event must be brought in a state court sitting in Roanoke, VA. If any provision herein is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the other provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Medical Fitness and Treatment Authorization: I agree that I am in sufficiently good health to participate in the Event and that I am free from any medical condition, physical or mental, that could interfere with my ability to participate or that could be worsened by participating or that could endanger my health or safety or the health or safety of other participants. In the event of an injury, illness, and/or accident involving me, I hereby consent to first aid treatment and to any medical treatment that medical professionals believe is in my best interest. I further grant W&L and/or its agent, representative, or designee the authority to transport me to a healthcare provide and to request medical and/or hospital treatment for my benefit in the event of any injury or illness sustained by me while participating in the Event. I assert that either I have valid and current insurance coverage for any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating in the Event, or I agree to personally bear the costs of such injury or damage, including but not limited to any co-pays from secondary insurance, if available.

Communicable Diseases and COVID-19: In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Event, I understand, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF W&L (as defined above) or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS W&L (as defined above), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Consent to Use Image and Sound: I hereby grant W&L permission to record, use, reproduce, edit, display, copyright, and publish photos, audio recordings, and/or video of me while I am participating in the Event.

By submitting this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all entrants under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above waiver.