CHECK THE BOX BELOW AFTER READING THE RACE LIABILITY WAIVER

RACE RELEASE OF LIABILITY. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS.

I realize the Shaw Bloom Trail 10k/20k, hereinafter “The Race”, requires physical conditioning, and I represent that I am in sound medical condition. I have no physical or medical condition that would endanger either myself or others.

I agree to abide by all the rules of The Race.

I understand that trail running can be a HAZARDOUS activity that has many dangers and risks, including injury or death resulting from accident or physical exertion. I understand that trail running involves a risk of injury, and that injuries are a common and ordinary occurrence of the sport. I agree, as a consideration of, and in consideration for, being permitted to participate in The Race, to freely and expressly assume and accept any and all risks of injury or death to the racer, or property loss or damage, including injury, death, loss, or damage attributable to negligence of the Alpine Shop (sponsor) or Shaw Nature Reserve or Missouri Botanical Gardens (Venue).

I agree to release the sponsors and promoters of the The Race, including Alpine Shop (sponsor) and Shaw Nature Reserve and Missouri Botanical Gardens (Venue), and other sponsors or affiliated organizations, and their respective agents, directors, officers and employees from any and all responsibility or liability for injuries or damages which result, either directly or otherwise, from my participation in The Race. I agree not to make a claim against or sue the Alpine Shop (sponsor) or Shaw Nature Reserve and Missouri Botanical Gardens (Venue), or other sponsors of affiliated organizations for injuries or damages related to trail running and/or other activities during The Race.

I agree that images of my participation in The Race and related activities may be used in any way by Alpine Shop in online, print, and broadcast media.

I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between the Alpine Shop (sponsor), Shaw Nature Reserve and Missouri Botanical Gardens (Venue) and me. I am accepting all responsibility freely and of my own accord and I recognize and agree that it is binding upon myself, my heirs and assigns, and in the event I am agreeing to it on behalf of any minors, I have full legal authority to do so, and realize the binding effect of this contract on them, as well as on myself.

By checking the box below I attest that I am the individual named above and I am agreeing to this document