Participant Indemnity Bond & Declaration
For Runbuddies Races LLP Sporting Events, Marathons, Cycling Events & Triathlons
MARATHON PARTICIPANT INDEMNITY BOND & DECLARATION
1 HEALTH & FITNESS DECLARATION
I hereby declare that:
- I am medically fit and physically capable of participating in this endurance event.
- I do not suffer from any medical condition that may endanger my health during participation.
- I have undergone necessary medical check-ups (if required) and take full responsibility for my fitness.
- I understand that marathon/ultra events are physically demanding and may pose risks to health.
2 ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I understand and acknowledge that participation in running and athletic endurance events involves inherent risks including but not limited to:
- Injury, illness, dehydration, exhaustion
- Accidents due to terrain, elevation, weather, traffic, or other participants
- Serious injury or even loss of life
I voluntarily choose to participate and assume all associated risks fully.
3 WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being allowed to participate, I hereby:
- Waive and release the event organizers, sponsors, partners, volunteers, medical personnel, and local authorities from any liability, claims, or damages arising from my participation.
- Agree not to hold any of the above parties responsible for injury, loss, or damage to person or property.
- Accept that participation is entirely at my own risk.
4 INDEMNITY CLAUSE
I agree to:
- Indemnify and hold harmless the organizers and associated entities against any claims, damages, costs, or legal actions arising from my participation.
- Bear all expenses related to injury, medical treatment, rescue, emergency evacuation, or hospitalization.
5 MEDICAL CONSENT
- I authorize the organizers and designated medical team to arrange first aid and emergency medical treatment in case of emergency.
- I agree to bear all medical expenses incurred on my behalf.
- I understand that medical facilities may be limited depending on the event location and trail terrain.
6 EVENT RULES & COMPLIANCE
I confirm that:
- I will follow all event rules, route signage, safety guidelines, and race marshal instructions.
- I will not transfer my official bib or allow another person to participate on my behalf without official written consent.
- I accept that the organizer may disqualify or remove me from the event course if I violate rules or fail to meet cutoff times.
7 REFUND & REGISTRATION POLICY
- I understand that event registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable once confirmed. Any special queries regarding participation must be communicated directly to the respective event organizer.
- I accept that the event route, timings, or venue may be modified due to unforeseen circumstances (extreme weather, natural calamities, safety advisories, government/police orders, etc.) without liability for monetary refund.
8 MEDIA CONSENT
I grant irrevocable permission to Runbuddies Races LLP, event sponsors, and official media partners to capture, use, broadcast, and publish my photographs, race timing data, and video footage for promotion, marketing, race day highlights, and editorial documentation across digital, print, and social media platforms.
9 DECLARATION
I confirm that:
- All personal, emergency contact, and medical information provided by me during registration is true and accurate.
- I have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to all terms of this indemnity and declaration.
- I am submitting and signing this document of my own free will.
FOR MINORS (IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER 18 YEARS)
I, being the parent or legal guardian of the participant, hereby give full consent for their participation in the event and accept all risks, liability releases, medical authorizations, and indemnity terms mentioned above on their behalf.