EL SEGUNDO FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION – ROCK & RUN 5K
PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY
AGREEMENT for ADULTS (Age 18 or older) and MINORS (age 17 and under)
THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTIONS OF RISK AND INDEMNITY
AGREEMENTS APPLIES TO THE EL SEGUNDO FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION – ROCK & RUN 5K
TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2024, IN EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, OVER THE ROADS AND
FACILITIES THERE OF (the “Event”) THIS APPLIES TO THE 5K RUNNING RACE EVENT ITSELF
AND TO ALL RELATED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SHIRT PICKUP AND ANY PRE OR POST EVENTS.
For and in consideration of the El Segundo Firefighters’ Association allowing the undersigned to participate in
the Event identified above as a runner, walker, and/or volunteer; I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse,
children, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this
Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the “Agreement”). If I am an
adult signing on behalf of a minor (the “Minor”) I make the same contract on behalf of that Minor and all of the
same persons or entities related to or representing that Minor: I further represent, warrant and guarantee that I
have full legal and moral authority to sign this Agreement on behalf of the Minor and to thereby relinquish
substantial legal rights on behalf of the Minor.
1. I hereby represent that (i) I am at least eighteen (18) years of age or older; (ii) I am in good health and in
proper physical condition to participate in the Event, have trained for the Event and have not been advised by a
health professional to not undertake this or similar RUNNING AND RACING events and (iii) I am not under
the influence of alcohol or any illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way impair my ability to safely
participate in the Event. I agree that it is my sole responsibility to determine whether I am sufficiently fit and
healthy enough to participate in the Event, that I am responsible for my own safety and well-being at all times
and under all circumstances while at the Event site. If I am signing this Agreement on behalf of a Minor I am
making the same representations for and on behalf of that Minor.
2. I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I will
not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I
am medically able to perform this event, and am in good health, and I am properly trained. I agree to abide by
any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any
official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I have read the rules of the
race and agree to abide by them. I understand and acknowledge the risks associated with participation in the
Event, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, sickness and disease, permanent
disability, paralysis and loss of life; loss of or damage to equipment/property. I assume all risks associated with
running in this event, including but not limited to: falls, physical contact with other participants, volunteers, race
personnel, contract service providers, employees, and spectators including the potential the contraction of a
communicable disease resulting from contact with other participants, volunteers, race personnel, contract
service providers, employees, and spectators. I assume all risks including: the effects of the weather; high heat
and/or humidity; freezing cold temperatures; traffic and the conditions of the road including surrounding terrain.
I further agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for the prevention of the
spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and other communicable diseases, and I attest to having read
the CDC’s guidance at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html. I assume all such
risks being known, appreciated, and accepted by me.
I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers/strollers, roller skates or inline skates, animals, and
personal music players are not allowed in the race, and I will abide by all race rules. Having read this waiver
and knowing these facts and inconsideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act
on my behalf, waive and release the El Segundo Firefighters Association, the city of El Segundo, all event
partners and sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out
of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the
part of the persons named in this waiver. In addition, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and
other communicable diseases and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-
19 and/or other communicable diseases by participating in this event. I acknowledge that such exposure or
infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death. I understand that the risk of
becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 in connection with my participation in this event and personally
assume this risk.
3. I agree to be familiar with and to abide by the Rules and Regulations established for the Event by the El
Segundo Firefighters’ Association, including but not limited to any and all safety regulations established for the
benefit of all participants. I accept sole responsibility for my own conduct and actions while participating in the
Event. If I am signing this Agreement on behalf of a Minor I accept full and unconditional responsibility for the
conduct of that Minor during the Event. I understand that the El Segundo Firefighters’ Association reserves the
right to refuse or may terminate at any time, at my expense, my participation in the Rock & Run 5K for any
reason it deems necessary for the safety of myself and/or other participants. I accept their right to take such
action.
4. I hereby Release, Waive and Covenant Not to Sue, and further agree to Indemnify, Defend and Hold
Harmless the following parties: El Segundo Firefighters’ Association and its members; and all Organizers,
Promoters, Sponsors, Advertisers, and all those who in any way facilitate registrations or participations in this
Event, including but not limited to those who have facilitated online registration including but not limited to
RaceWire Inc., and those that have facilitated event material pick up; all Venue and Property Owners or
Operators upon which the Event takes place; the County of Los Angeles, the City of El Segundo, and all Law
Enforcement Agencies and other Public Entities providing support for the Event; El Segundo Students, officers,
directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees and volunteers (Individually and Collectively, the
“Released Parties” or “Event Organizers”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action,
damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees) of any kind or
nature (“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to my participation in the Event,
including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions of the Released
Parties. I further agree that if, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim for Liability
against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties
from any such Liabilities which any may be incurred as the result of such claim. I hereby warrant that I am of
legal age and competent to enter into this Agreement, that I have read this Agreement carefully, understand its
terms and conditions, acknowledge that I will be giving up substantial legal rights by signing it (including the
rights of my spouse, children, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns), acknowledge that I have signed this Agreement without any
inducement, assurance or guarantee, and intend for my signature to serve as confirmation of my complete and
unconditional acceptance of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement represents
the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or
inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be
unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this
Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. This Agreement will
be interpreted under California law. If I am signing this Agreement of behalf of a Minor, I hereby further
represent, warrant and guarantee that I have the legal and moral right and authority to bind said Minor to all of
the terms of this Release, Waiver and Covenant and Indemnity as if said Minor were an adult, and acknowledge
that I am giving up substantial legal rights on behalf of the Minor and that Minor’s parents, legal guardians,
heirs, and any other legal or personal representative. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the above
Released Parties and Event Organizers to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, digital images,
website images, streaming video, personal data provided during registration, post-event reporting or any other
record of this Event without qualification and without compensation.
I understand that this event does not provide for refunds in the event of a cancellation, and by signing this
waiver, I consent that I am not entitled to a refund if the event is cancelled before or during the event.
By registering for this event, the participant agrees to this waiver and release of liability, assumptions of risk
and indemnity agreements.
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