GBH 5K: Run for Public Media

Race Participant Release and Waiver

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability:

I (the "Participant") acknowledge that participating in the GBH 5k: Run for Public Media (the "Event" or "Race") is a potentially hazardous activity. I understand that there will be traffic near the course route, and I assume the risk of running near traffic on the side walks that are parallel to the Arsenal Street bridge between Boston and Watertown, in the fire lane or other sections of Greenough Boulevard in Watertown and on any other public or private way or property.

I assume any and all other risks associated with participating in the Event, including but not limited to, falls, contact with other Event participants, staff or spectators, slippery or uneven surfaces, the effect of weather including high heat and/or humidity, and the possibility of being infected with the virus causing COVID-19, all such being known and appreciated by me.

While preventative measures have been put in place to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, WGBH Educational Foundation (“GBH”) cannot guarantee that you or other attendees or participants will not be exposed to or become infected with COVID-19.

By attending or participating in the Event, I am certifying that: (1) I understand that COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is spread mainly from person-to-person contact, (2) the Event will not be socially distanced, (3) any interaction with others in connection with the Event may expose me and my family to and increase the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19, (4) there is no known cure for COVID-19, and (5) scientific evidence has shown that COVID-19 can cause serious and potentially life threatening illness and even death. I am voluntarily attending or participating in the Event and am assuming the known and unknown risks of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19 as a result of my attendance or participation.

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to understand the risks and determine whether I am fit to safely complete the Event and the precautions I should take. I certify that my physical condition and ability to safely complete the Event have been verified by a licensed medical doctor (except where the latter is in violation of religious principles); and that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained to complete the Event.

All attendees and participants must comply with GBH Safety Guidelines, as communicated by GBH employees before or during the Event and any applicable governmental orders with regard to COVID-19 (the “Orders”). Failure to comply with GBH’s Guidelines or the Orders may result in immediate removal from the Event, at GBH’s sole discretion. If I am removed from the Event due to such noncompliance, I understand that I will forfeit the ticket price and any other fees paid or expenses incurred to travel to, attend, or participate in, the Event.

In addition, by attending this Event, I certify that I (1) do not have COVID-19, (2) have not had known or suspected exposure to COVID-19 within the last fourteen days, (3) have not had a positive test result for COVID-19 in the past ten days, (4) am not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms (e.g., fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea), and (5) am fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine. If the Event is less than 14 days after the last vaccine dose (excluding boosters), proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of the start of the Event is also required.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY: BY ATTENDING THIS EVENT, I HEREBY FOREVER RELEASE AND WAIVE, on behalf of myself , my heirs, executors, administrators and anyone else who might claim on my behalf, ALL CLAIMS AND RIGHTS AGAINST GBH, all race sponsors, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its agencies and departments including, but not limited to, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the City of Boston and Town of WatertowN, Granite State Race Services LLC, and Each of their respectIve employees, Trustees, directors, officers, officials, Contractors, volunteers, agents, and Representatives (collectively, THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) From any and all claims or liability for Death, bodily or personal injury, or property damage or loss including, but not limited to, Exposure, INfection and/or Spread of Covid-19 RELATED TO My participation IN THE EVENT SPONSORED, ORGANIZED, HOSTED OR OFFERED BY GBH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS WAIVER MEANS I GIVE UP MY RIGHT TO BRING ANY CLAIMS INCLUDING FOR PERSONAL INJURIES, DEATH, DISEASE OR PROPERTY LOSSES, OR ANY OTHER LOSS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE, AND I GIVE UP ANY CLAIM I MAY HAVE TO SEEK DAMAGES, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN. I SPECIFICALLY GIVE UP MY RIGHT TO INITIATE SUIT AGAINST THE RELEASED PARTIES FOR ANY MATTER CONTEMPLATED BY THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY.

Permission to be Recorded. I, further grant GBH full permission to record and use my name, likeness and voice, my participation in the Event, and all other aspects of the Event ("Recordings"). I further grant, forever, GBH and its licensees permission to use any or all portions of the Recordings in any and all media known or later developed, worldwide, for any purpose.

Consent to Treatment, including Treatment for Participants under the age of 18:
In the event of an emergency, I do grant permission to officials of GBH and other entities assisting in the Event (collectively, "Emergency Entities") to provide onsite medical treatment and if needed, transport me and/or my child/ward to a hospital emergency room for medical or surgical treatment. GBH agrees to take every step possible in contacting, as appropriate me or my next of kin or other emergency contact, at the number provided on the registration when any such situation may occur. Whether for myself or as the parent/legal guardian, I give full authorization to Emergency Entities and their medical staff, employees, agents and/or subcontractors to secure medical care or treatment for me or for the named youth. This treatment may include assistance from approved and licensed medical staff providing medical care at the event, the nearest physician, hospital, trained nurse or EMT in the event of illness or injury that requires immediate attention, as determined by the Event staff. In the event that I cannot be contacted, and an emergency has occurred, I give permission to the treating medical institution and/or medical providers to hospitalize and administer the appropriate treatment deemed medically necessary. I grant to Emergency Entities and their medical staff and designees access to my medical records and physicians, as well as other information relating to medical care that may be administered to me due to my participation in the Event. I acknowledge and agree that I am responsible for any payments due to any service providers who furnish any such treatment, including emergency medical transport services, and I authorize the Emergency Entities to provide contact information for me to any medical service provider seeking such payment.

The Race Director reserves the right to reject any entry or Participant. Participant acknowledges that the entry fee paid is non-refundable and non-transferable. Participant acknowledges and agrees that GBH or the Race Director, may delay or cancel the Event if it/he/she believes the conditions on the race day are unsafe or for other reasonable causes. Should the Event be delayed or cancelled for any reason or cause beyond GBH's control there shall be no refund of the entry fee or any other costs of Participant in connection with the Event. In no event shall GBH or any of the Released Parties be liable for consequential or indirect costs or damages of any kind resulting from the Event, participation in the Event, or any delay or cancellation of the Event.

PARTICIPANT HAS READ THE FOREGOING AND INTENTIONALLY AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT.

IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER AGE 18 THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST SIGN THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER AGREEMENT. Participant's Parent or Guardian's certifies that -
a) my child/ward has my permission to participate in the Event;
b) I have read and understand the above Race Participant Release and Waiver;
c) I intentionally and voluntarily agree to its terms and conditions on behalf of myself and my child or ward;
d) my child or ward is in good physical condition and able to safely participate in the Event;
e) my child or ward will be at least 10 years of age as of the date of the Event.