In-Person Event Participation Waiver
In consideration of my accepting of this entry, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the GO! St. Louis, Big River Race Management, Big Shark Bicycle Company, the City of St. Louis or any sponsor, contributor, charity or other individual who is related to this event and their representatives, successors and assigns for any and all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my training for and/or participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons and entities named in this waiver. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete this run. I assume all risks associated with running in these events for June 1, 2025 including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, traffic and the conditions of the road. I attest and verify that I will participate in this event as a footrace entrant, that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event. My physical condition has been verified by a licensed Medical Doctor. I hereby grant the Medical Director of GO! St. Louis and his/her agents, affiliates and designees, access to medical records (and physicians) as needed and authorizes medical treatment as needed. It is understood and agreed that I hereby assume liability for any and all medical expenses incurred as a result of training for and/or participation in this event, including but not limited to ambulance transport, hospital stays, physician and pharmaceutical goods and services. I understand that 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. I acknowledge that the entry fee paid is non-refundable and non-transferable to subsequent event dates or other persons. I acknowledge and agree that GO! St. Louis, in its sole discretion, may delay or cancel the Event and refunds will not be issued. Further, I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the aforementioned parties to use my name, likeness and voice, as well as any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event in which I may appear for any legitimate purpose.
Virtual Event Participation Waiver
I know that running in an event that is organized as a virtual activity where I run on my own, at a date and time of my choosing, in a location and running route of my choosing, which will not have any support or security measures in place by GO! St. Louis is a potentially hazardous activity, which could result in injury or death. I acknowledge that I am participating in the activity outlined by this virtual event by my own free will and at my own personal risk. I will not participate in a virtual event 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 follow all pedestrian safety ordinances including running on a sidewalk where available and not in the road. I agree to follow the rules of the road if no sidewalk or multi-use trail is available, and I will run against oncoming traffic and not with traffic.
I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this virtual event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I having read the rules of the virtual race scheduled for June 1 - June 30, 2025 including the terms in this waiver, the timeline of the virtual event, and agree to abide by them. I assume all risks to me associated with running on my own as part of this virtual activity, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other pedestrians, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road or trail, all such risks being known or unknown and appreciated by me when out running on my own without any type of support from local officials or event organizers.
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 GO! St. Louis and all event sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this virtual event, and waive my ability to bring any legal action against the entities outlined in this waiver as I am voluntarily electing to run on my own as part of this virtual event. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs which I may share online as part of the event, personal data provided during registration and post-event reporting, video or audio recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
I understand that this event does not provide for refunds for any reason including an event cancellation, and by signing this waiver, I consent that I am not entitled to a refund for any reason including if the event is cancelled before or during the event.
