BIG SUR INTERNATIONAL MARATHON – WAIVER
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY (AWRL)
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE AGREEING TO THIS ACKNOWLEDGMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE FROM
LIABILITY
I acknowledge that a marathon is an extreme test of a person’s physical and mental limits and
carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. I HEREBY ASSUME ALL RISKS OF
PARTICIPATING IN THE BIG SUR INTERNATIONAL MARATHON ("BSIM"). I certify that I am physically fit,
have sufficiently trained for participation in the BSIM and have not been advised against participation by
a qualified health professional. I acknowledge that all my statements on this AWRL are being accepted
by BSIM and are being relied upon by the BSIM and the various race sponsors, organizers and
administrators in permitting me to participate in the BSIM. I understand that there are no transfers,
refunds or rollovers of my entry to future Events (defined below). I also understand that if an Event is
cancelled or delayed, or if the race course route is changed, due to adverse weather, natural disaster or
for any other reason, there will be no refund, transfer or rollover of my entry fee to future Events. The
word "Event” or “Events” as used in this AWRL means and includes, but is not limited to, the following
activities: all races, promotional activities, open houses, parties, expos, food and beverages activities,
sales activities, seminars, workshops, volunteer activities, travel to and from any Event, pre‐and postrace
activities, and all other activities hosted, sponsored, promoted, conducted and/or supervised by
the RELEASED PARTIES (defined below).
In consideration for allowing me to participate in the BSIM, I hereby take the following action for
myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors and assigns, or anyone else who
might submit a claim or sue on my behalf, and I expressly acknowledge that is my intent to take these
actions: (a) I AGREE that prior to participating in or attending an Event I will inspect the race course,
facilities, equipment, and areas to be used and if I believe any are unsafe I will immediately advise the
person supervising the Event; (b) I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND FOREVER DISCHARGE from any and all claims,
losses (economic and non‐economic), or liabilities, for death, personal injury, partial or permanent
disability, illness including from COVID‐19 , property damage, medical or hospital bills, theft, or damages
of any kind, which may arise out of, result from, or relate to my attending, participating in or traveling to
or from the BSIM and/or any of its Events (collectively “CLAIMS”), THE FOLLOWING PERSONS OR
ENTITIES: BIG SUR INTERNATIONAL MARATHON, BIG SUR MARATHON FOUNDATION (“BSMF”), BSMF
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS, BSMF OFFICERS, BSMF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, EVENT SPONSORS,
RACE DIRECTORS, RACE ADMINISTRATORS, EVENT PRODUCERS, VOLUNTEERS, ALL STATES, CITIES,
COUNTIES OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OR LOCATIONS IN WHICH THE BSIM OR SEGMENTS OF
THE BSIM ARE HELD, AND THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS OF
ANY OF THE ABOVE, EVEN IF SUCH CLAIMS ARE CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF
THE PERSONS I AM RELEASING OR ARE CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF ANY OTHER
PERSON OR ENTITY (collectively the “RELEASED PERSONS”); (c) I ACKNOWLEDGE that there may be
traffic or persons on the course route, the Surrounding Area (defined below), or elsewhere who may
harm me or damage my property; and (d) I understand that I may become ill or die after exposure to
COVID‐19 or other viruses or illnesses at any of the Events. I
ASSUME ALL OF THE RISK OF ALL SUCH HARM AND DAMAGE DESCRIBED IN THE PREVIOUS
SENTENCE AND IN PARTICIPATING IN THE BSIM, EVEN IF SUCH HARM AND/OR DAMAGE ARE CAUSED BY
THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THE RELEASED PERSONS. I also ASSUME ANY AND ALL OTHER
RISKS associated with attending or participating in the BSIM and/or any of its Events, including but not
limited to illness caused by COVID‐19, falls, contact with other participants, attendees and/or vehicles;
the effects of weather including heat, cold, and/or humidity; defective equipment; the condition of the
roads; road barriers; water hazards; terrorism; and any hazard that may be posed by spectators,
volunteers, attendees, vehicles and from all other sources, all such risks being known and appreciated
by me; and I further acknowledge that these risks include risks that may be the result of the negligence
of any of the RELEASED PERSONS or of other persons or entities.
I FURTHER COVENANT AND AGREE NOT TO SUE or make claims against any of the RELEASED
PERSONS for any and all of the CLAIMS that I have waived, released, or discharged herein; and I
INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS each and all of the RELEASED PERSONS from any and all expenses
incurred, CLAIMS made or incurred, or liabilities assessed against the RELEASED PERSONS, including but
not limited to attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses, arising out of or resulting from, directly or
indirectly, in whole or in part, (i) my actions or inactions; (ii) my breach or failure to abide by any part of
this AWRL including but not limited to my covenant not to sue; or (iii) any other harm caused to me.
I FURTHER GRANT PERMISSION for the use of my name and/or likeness including photographs,
videos and digital images relating to my participation in the BSIM, and I WAIVE all rights to any
compensation to which I may otherwise be entitled as a result of the use of my name or likeness
including photographs, videos and digital images. I acknowledge that I am aware that the Big Sur
International Marathon race will officially end approximately 6 hours after the Marathon start.
I understand that the course will be open to two‐way vehicular traffic at approximately 1:00 PM, or
whatever other time is designated by BSIM or governmental entities, and that there will be no support
of any kind on the course (aid stations, medical, communication, transportation to or from the start or
finish area, etc.) after that time. I agree that if I have not reached marathon mile 15.2 by 10:30 a.m.
and/or marathon mile 21.2 by 11:50 AM I will not be allowed to proceed past that point and will accept
transportation back to the finish area.
The term “Surrounding Area” includes, but is not limited to, the race course, the start and finish
areas, spectator areas, marathon flats near the finish area, and all other locations in the proximity of
such areas. By registering for, participating in or attending any of the Events, I expressly agree to
comply with any and all rules, protocols and safety guidelines required or recommended by local,
California and federal governmental entities and the Event organizers, including those rules and
guidelines listed on the BSIM website bigsurmarathor.org and/or sent to me by email or made available
to me by or from the Event organizers, as updated before the Event.
I HEREBY AFFIRM THAT I AM EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, I HAVE READ THIS
DOCUMENT, AND I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY ITS CONTENTS.