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ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILIT Y FORM

I have read and understood the information regarding the Kovalam Marathon 2024 and I agree to participate in this event at my own risk. I know that participating in a marathon event is a potentially hazardous activity, which could cause serious injury, death or property loss. I am aware that the risks involved are not limited to the Risk Factors, and I assume all the risks involved in running this event.

I agree to comply with the rules and directions of the organizer and race officials. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official regarding any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever.

I hereby acknowledge and agree to waive, release, keep indemnified and discharge all persons, corporations, associations and bodies involved or otherwise engaged in organizing, promoting or staging this event and their servants, agents, representatives, officers and employees. This includes but is not limited to race officials, agents, volunteers, event organizers and sponsors whether or not the loss, injury or damage is attributed to the act or neglect of any one or more of them.

I understand that competing in this event will involve running and walking on public road, crossing roads and I assume all risks associated with running in this event, including but not limited to: adverse weather conditions, heat exhaustion, dehydration, hypothermia, stray animal attacks etc., all such risks being known and appreciated by me.

I hereby allow and permit the use of my images, photographs, motion pictures, recordings and/or any other record of this event to be used in the media and for marketing purposes of this event. I hereby attest and confirm that I am physically fit with no medical issues and sufficiently trained to participate in this event. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during this event. I understand that all medical and/or emergency evacuation costs for participants or crew will be borne by that person or their heirs. The race organizers are in no way liable or responsible for medical costs or emergency evacuation.

I understand that this event does not provide refunds in the event of a cancellation, and by signing this waiver, I consent that I am not entitled to a refund if the event is cancelled before or during the event.