I agree that by requesting to join and being accepted as a member of Fleet Feet Running Rockford, IL that I agree with and authorize this Waiver of Participation. And I know that running in and volunteering for organized group runs, social events, and races are potentially hazardous activities, which could cause injury or death. I will not participate in any organized events, group training runs or social events, unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform all activities associated with running and am in good health, and I am properly trained. I agree to abide by all rules established by Fleet Feet Rockford, 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 and agree to abide by them. I assume all risks associated with being a member of Fleet Feet Running and participating in all club activities, which may include but no limited to: falls, physical contact with other participants/members, volunteers, race personnel, contract service providers, employees, and spectators including the potential for contraction of a communicable disease resulting from contact with other participants/members, 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 roads, sidewalks, paths and trails 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 2019 Novel 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. 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, and animals, are not allowed in club organized runs or events, and I will abide by all rules. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and inconsideration of your accepting my membership, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Fleet Feet Rockford and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in activities, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or organizations 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 any activities associate with the the running group. 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 any activities, and personally assume this risk. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs, motion pictures, recordings for any legitimate purposes. I understand that Fleet Feet Rockford does not provide for refunds in the event of cancellations of services, and by signing this waiver, I consent that I am not entitled to a refund if the any activities including events are cancelled. This Waiver is valid from date of request and considered authorized by the requester from date of acceptance into the group.

Members are required to supply their own gear sufficient to participate in group workouts. This includes proper footwear, appropriate clothing, reflective gear and lights for workouts that take place during hours of partial or total darkness. Members are required to behave respectfully to other members of the group and staff and not act in a disruptive manner.(Be nice) Members are expected when they show up to participate in the group workout/activity, that they will perform the group workout and stay on the designated route. Bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers/strollers, roller skates or inline skates, and animals, are not allowed in club organized runs or events. Members are expected to comply with current or future rules relating to the prevention of the spread of COVID-19.

Fleet Feet Rockford does not provide for refunds in the event of cancellations of services.