Disclaimer/Waiver Clause (standard clauses in hiking, walkathon and running industry):

In consideration of being accepted for this event participation, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound, do hereby waive and forever release any and all rights and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against the Event Directors, Hike4KennedyNow.org, Team Kennedy, Kennedy24.com, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presidential campaign team and all of their agents assisting with the event, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees for any and all injuries to me or my personal property. This release includes all injuries and/or damages suffered by me before, during or after the event. I recognize, intend and understand that this release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.

I know that hiking or extended walking in an exposed outdoor or wilderness area is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not participate unless I am medically able to do so and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions, and waive any and all claims which I might have based on any of those and other risks typically found in running a road race. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me. I agree to abide by all decisions of any race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this race that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that a licensed Medical Doctor has verified my physical condition. I have been advised that I should not hike alone for this event but should hike with a trusted group for my own personal safety.

In the event of an illness, injury or medical emergency arising during the event I hereby authorize and give my consent to the Event Director to secure from any accredited hospital, clinic and/ or physician any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care. I agree that I will be fully responsible for payment of any and all medical services and treatment rendered to me including but not limited to medical transport, medications, treatment and hospitalization.

As it applies to my participation in this race, I agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s recommendations for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 and attest to having read the CDC’s guidance at: https://www.cdc.gov. I also agree to abide by any COVID-19 distancing and other safety guidelines issued by the state, the community or by this race for my participation in this race.

This event follows the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable, whether or not I actually participate on the day of the event, and whether or not I enjoyed the event or not. I may be required to provide an emergency contact name and telephone number for participation. The event directors reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. The event directors reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice for legitimate reasons. I understand that my registration fee is nonrefundable and donations raised by me are non-transferable and non-refundable. Further, I grant permission to all the foregoing to use my name, voice and images of myself in any photographs, motion pictures, results, publications or any other print, videographic or electronic recording of this event for legitimate purposes.

However, the event directors follow the privacy policy of Team Kennedy Inc. and will take steps to purge my personal information such as my emergency contact name and telephone number within 30 days following the date of the event.

By submitting this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above release and waiver including the no refund policy.