Hillsboro Rotary 5K & Kids Dash – July 4, 2026 Downtown Hillsboro, Oregon

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⚠ READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING ⚠ THIS IS A WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND RELEASE OF LEGAL RIGHTS. By signing below, you are giving up your right to sue for injuries.

TERMS

In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Hillsboro Rotary 5K & Kids Dash to be held on July 4, 2026, in downtown Hillsboro, Oregon (the “Event”), the undersigned participant (or the parent or legal guardian of the undersigned minor participant) agrees to the following terms: The Event is organized and sponsored by the Foundation of the Rotary Club of Hillsboro, an Oregon nonprofit corporation. Hillsboro Rotary Inc. is a participating and supporting organization for the Event.

1. RELEASED PARTIES

This Waiver and Release applies to and benefits the following parties and their respective officers, directors, members, agents, employees, and volunteers (collectively, the “Released Parties”): • The Foundation of the Rotary Club of Hillsboro, an Oregon nonprofit corporation; • The Hillsboro Rotary Inc, an Oregon nonprofit corporation; • The City of Hillsboro and any other government entities granting permits for the Event; • Event sponsors, vendors, timing services, and medical personnel providing services at the Event.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY AND KNOWN RISKS

I understand that participating in a 5K road running event and Kids Dash involves physical exertion and inherent risks, including but not limited to: • Cardiovascular stress, physical exhaustion, or other health events arising from running; • Falls, slips, trips, or collisions with other participants, spectators, barriers, or course features; • Contact with vehicle traffic in and around the event course; • Effects of weather conditions including heat, humidity, cold, sun exposure, and rain; • Uneven or slippery road or sidewalk surfaces; • Injury, disability, or death. I acknowledge that these and other risks are inherent in road running events and cannot be entirely eliminated, even with reasonable precautions.

3. VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF RISK

I voluntarily and knowingly assume all risks associated with my participation in the Event, including those risks described above, and including risks arising from the negligence of the Released Parties. I understand that I am assuming these risks freely and voluntarily.

4. RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Event, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives, and assigns, hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with my participation in the Event, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise. This release includes but is not limited to: claims for personal injury, bodily injury, death, emotional distress, and property damage. This release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by Oregon law. I understand that this release means I am giving up my right to sue the Released Parties if I am injured at or in connection with the Event, even if the Released Parties were at fault.

5. CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICAL FITNESS

I certify that I am physically fit to participate in this Event, that I have no medical condition that would prevent my safe participation, and that I have prepared appropriately for participation. I have not been advised by a medical professional to avoid the type of physical activity involved in this Event. I acknowledge that the Released Parties are not responsible for evaluating or confirming my fitness to participate.

6. MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION AND EMERGENCY TREATMENT CONSENT

In the event of injury, illness, or medical emergency during the Event, I authorize the Foundation of the Rotary Club of Hillsboro, Hillsboro Rotary Inc, and any medical personnel present to seek and provide emergency medical treatment on my behalf. I agree to be solely responsible for all costs of any medical care I receive, including emergency transport, treatment, and hospitalization, and I release the Released Parties from any liability for the medical care provided or arranged.

7. PHOTO AND MEDIA RELEASE

I grant permission to the Foundation of the Rotary Club of Hillsboro and Hillsboro Rotary Inc to use my name, likeness, voice, and image captured during the Event in photographs, video recordings, social media posts, press materials, and other publications for non-commercial promotional and charitable purposes. No compensation shall be due for such use.

8. ENTRY FEE AND EVENT CHANGES

I understand that all entry fees are non-refundable and bib numbers are non-transferable. The Foundation of the Rotary Club of Hillsboro reserves the right to modify or cancel the Event due to circumstances beyond their control, including weather emergencies, government-ordered cancellations, or other force majeure events, and no refund shall be due in such circumstances.

9. COMPLIANCE WITH RULES AND OFFICIAL DECISIONS

I agree to abide by all Event rules and all decisions of race officials regarding my ability to safely participate in or continue the Event. I agree to comply with all applicable instructions from law enforcement, medical personnel, and Event staff.

10. GOVERNING LAW

This Waiver and Release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE IN ITS ENTIRETY. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING BELOW I AM GIVING UP LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE FOR INJURIES THAT OCCUR DURING THIS EVENT. I AM SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND NOT AS A RESULT OF ANY FRAUD, DURESS, OR MISREPRESENTATION.

ADULT PARTICIPANT (18 years of age or older)

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MINOR PARTICIPANT (under 18 years of age) – PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE REQUIRED

If the participant is under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign below. By signing, the parent or guardian agrees to all terms of this Waiver and Release on behalf of the minor participant and on behalf of themselves individually.
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