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TRENCH CHALLENGE

WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND AGREEMENT

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND CONSIDER BEFORE YOU REGISTER YOURSELF OR YOUR CHILD(REN) FOR THE TRENCH™ CHALLENGE OBSTACLE RACE. BY CHECKING THE BOX THROUGH THE EVENTS.COM REGISTRATION YOU ARE AGREEING THAT YOU ARE THE PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE CHILD(REN) WHOM YOU ARE REGISTERING, AND YOU ARE AGREEING ON BEHALF OF YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILD(REN) TO THE FOLLOWING:
 

WAIVER OF LIABILITY/INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”). THIS AGREEMENT HAS LEGAL CONSEQUENCES AND WILL AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS AND THOSE OF YOUR CHILD(REN) AND WILL LIMIT YOUR AND YOUR CHILD(REN)’S ABILITY TO BRING FUTURE CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LEGAL ACTION, OR CAUSE OF ACTION.

YOU AGREE THAT IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THIS AGREEMENT & WAIVER, YOU SHOULD NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT.


In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the above referenced TRENCH™ CHALLENGE competition(s), race(s), related events (the “Event”) and/or activities, I, the undersigned, acknowledge, covenant and agree that: 
1. The event is an inherently dangerous activity that presents extreme obstacles, including but not limited to mud pits, barbed wire, slides, cargo nets, heights, concrete walls, sand, silt, jumping into water, steep hills or uneven terrain, rocks. I understand, agree and accept that some of the event course or obstacles may go through water that has not been treated for chemicals, disease or contamination and that the event course may contain wild animals, plants, and insects.
2. The risk of injury and/or death from the activities involved in the TRENCH™ CHALLENGE Event is significant including, but not limited to the following: (i) drowning; (ii) cuts; (iii) sprains; (iv) strains; (v) fractures; (vi) heat and cold injuries; (vii) over-use syndrome; (viii) injuries involving vehicles; (ix) animal bites and/or stings; (x) illnesses; (xi) accidents involving, but not limited to paddling, climbing, biking, hiking, travel by truck, car, or other convenience;(xii) heart attack and (xiii) the potential for permanent paralysis and/or death. While particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of death or serious injury does exist; 
3. AFTER OPPORTUNITY TO FULLY INFORM MYSELF ABOUT THE EVENT, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME AND ACCEPT ALL SUCH RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, and assume full responsibility and all risks for my participation in the event and entering the premises, including, but not limited to my own actions or inactions (or the actions or inactions of my minor child/ward), the action or inaction of others (including the Releasees or Event attendees); 
4. I voluntarily agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual and/or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such hazard to the attention of the nearest official; I agree and understand that attempting or completing any obstacle is completely voluntary and I am free to avoid any obstacle. If I am participating in a competitive wave for prizes, I understand that avoiding and obstacle will render me ineligible for a prize.
5. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and/or next of kin, forever WAIVE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE and COVENANT NOT TO SUE UPSHIFT ENT., TRENCH™ CHALLENGE, GUAM RACING FEDERATION, and CHAMORRO LAND TRUST COMMISSION and their officers, directors, representatives, officials, principals, agents and/or employees, subsidiaries, and/or assigns, as well as their independent contractors, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, volunteers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of the premises used to conduct the Event (collectively, the "Releasees"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, and/or loss or damage to person or property, incurred by me in connection with participation in the Event. I further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Releasees from any loss, liability, cost, claim or damages arising from my participation in or association with activities and events organized and sponsored by Upshift Ent., and TRENCH™ CHALLENGE or connected with the Event. I understand that the Releasees are not responsible for any personal property that is lost, damaged, or stolen at the Event.
6. I attest and verify that, unless otherwise indicated below, I am over 18 years of age, am free from all illnesses, injuries and defects that could interfere with my safe participation in the Event and that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in all activities associated with the Event. My participation in activities and events organized or sponsored by Upshift Ent. is entirely voluntary. I further certify and represent that on the date of the Event I will possess and be covered by medical/health insurance, individually or as part of an organization. 
7. I consent to administration of first aid and other medical treatment in the event of injury or illness and hereby release and indemnify Releasees from any and all liability or claims arising out of such treatment. 
8. The Releasees reserve the right, in their sole and absolute discretion, to postpone, cancel, or modify the event due to weather conditions, Acts of God or other factors beyond the control of the Releasees that might affect the health and/or safety of the participants. NO REFUNDS will be granted.
9. I hereby irrevocably and absolutely grant permission to the Releasees to photograph, film, videotape and record gratis the performance of the below named participant (or child / ward) in the Event and subsequently to telecast, distribute and otherwise utilize the same in whatever manner Releasees shall deem appropriate. Such permission shall include granting the unlimited and irrevocable right to Releasees, without compensation of any kind to me, to use, reproduce or broadcast, my name, nickname, image, likeness, voice, photograph, signature facsimile, and biographical information in connection with the Event without compensation of any kind to me. In consideration and in return for being allowed to participate in the Event, I release and agree not to sue the Releasees from all present and future claims regarding my participation in the Events that may be made by me, my family, estate heirs, or assigns. 


I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT MY REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE, THE EVENT IS AN EXTREME TEST OF MY PHYSICAL AND MENTAL LIMITS, THAT THERE ARE INHERENT RISKS INVOLVED IN PARTICIPATING, AND THAT ENGAGING IN THOSE RISKS IS ONE OF THE PRIMARY REASONS I HAVE VOLUNTARILY DECIDED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT.  UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT AND INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE A WAIVER AND COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR THE INHERENT RISKS OF THE EVENT

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This event follows the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE FOR ANY REASON, regardless of circumstance, including but not limited to injury, health, COVID-19 contraction, quarantine, scheduling conflict, or event cancellation. We 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. We reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice. I understand that my entry fee is nonrefundable and bib numbers are non transferable.

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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/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html. I also agree to abide by any COVID-19 distancing and other safety guidelines issued by the state, government, DPHSS, the community or by this race for my participation in this race.

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*Registrant has the option to subscribe to the registration insurance offered by Fanshield here on events.com and by declining coverage, forfeits any type of claims regarding their registration to participate in the event.

Indemnification and registration terms mentioned in this document have been in effect since 07/27/2016. 

The offer of ticket protection by Fanshild was added 01/01/2020.

Amendment to no-refund clause and COVID-19 precautions added 07/13/2021. 

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