Waiver & Release Form
Please carefully read and review The Running Social Run Group Waiver and Release Form.
The Running Social Run events are organised by Running Social and led by Volunteer Group Leaders.
We would like you to enjoy being part of the The Running Social Run community and for you to benefit from the physical, social and mental benefits of running with us.
The Running Social have risk assessed the routes for the running events, but all events take place outdoors which include public roads, parks, pedestrians, cyclists, scooters and vehicles. There are a variety of surfaces that you will run on and these can all be affected by weather conditions. There are many unforeseen factors which are outside of our control.
Running is a physically active sport. You should always seek advice from your GP before taking up a strenuous physical pursuit, such as sports.
In this Waiver and Release:
Running Social means The Running Social Run Group. Effective Date means the date being the earlier of (a) the date of this Waiver and Release form; and (b) the date that you, the participant, take part in a Running Social event/s.
What you are signing up to:
Before you take part in a Running Social Run events you, the participant, must read, understand and agree to the following:
1. I am taking part in The Running Social Run events entirely at my own risk. I acknowledge events are led by volunteer group leaders who are not professionally qualified.
2. I accept that The Running Social shall not be liable or responsible for anything related to or arising out of my participation in the The Running Social events and from and including the Effective Date I irrevocably:
(a) release and discharge The Running Social from any liability (regardless of whether such liability arises in tort, contract or in any other way and whether or not caused by negligence) including, but not limited to, any injury, loss, or damage to myself, or any third party of property; and
(b) waive all and any rights whatsoever and howsoever arising which I may have (or have had) to bring any claim or cause of action, whether in law or in equity (including negligence) against The Running Social.
3. I am in good health, physically fit and I am not aware of any physical or psychological reasons why I cannot take part in The Running Social event/s. Running is a physically active sport. You should always seek advice from your GP before taking up a strenuous physical pursuit, such as sports.
4. I acknowledge and agree that any The Running Social activity in which I engage carries an inherent risk of potential accident or injury.
5. I accept that instructions and routes may deviate at the time of event.
6. I agree that The Running Social reserve the right to refuse participation in The Running Social Events for any reason including if they suspect that participants are intoxicated or under the influence of illegal substances.
7. I agree to behave in a safe and responsible manner both during the run and afterwards at the meeting place. This includes, but is not limited to, respecting right of ways and the highway code, refraining from littering and engaging politely with other members of the public.
8. I am 18 years of age or older and competent to sign this Waiver and Release.
9. I have read this Wavier and Release and I am familiar with and understand its contents.
10. By signing this Waiver and Release I am agreeing to everything outlined in this document for all participation in all events organised by or on behalf of The Running Social going forward.
11. I am allowing The Running Social to the usage rights of my image online and on socials for a period that does not expire. (Please notify photographer or The Running Social if you don't wish to be photographed).
12. This Waiver and Release and any dispute or claim arising out of, or in connection with, it, its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of England and Wales.