WAIVER SUMMARY (PLEASE READ)
By registering for the Houston Half Marathon & 10K, you acknowledge and agree:
• Participation involves risks, including serious injury or death
• You are participating voluntarily and accept full responsibility for your safety
• You agree not to hold event organizers, sponsors, or partners liable, including for negligence
• You confirm you are physically able and properly trained
• You agree to follow all event rules and instructions
• You grant permission for use of your image for promotional purposes
• All registration fees are non-refundable
If registering a minor, you agree to these terms on their behalf.
FULL WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
In consideration of being permitted to participate in the 2026 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K (the “Event”), I agree as follows:
1. ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I KNOW THAT PARTICIPATING IN A ROAD RACE IS A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY AND INVOLVES RISKS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FALLS, CONTACT WITH OTHER PARTICIPANTS, TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD CONDITIONS, AND THE NEGLIGENCE OF OTHERS.
I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OF INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM MY PARTICIPATION.
2. RELEASE OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE)
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY TEXAS LAW, I RELEASE, WAIVE, AND DISCHARGE THE HOUSTON STRIDERS, INC., HOUSTON AREA ROAD RUNNERS ASSOCIATION (HARRA), RACE ASSIST, LLC, HOUSTON RUNNING CO., ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA (RRCA), THE HOUSTON MARATHON WARM-UP SERIES, EVENT OFFICIALS, SPONSORS, AND ALL RELATED PARTIES (“RELEASED PARTIES”) FROM ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM MY PARTICIPATION.
THIS INCLUDES CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES.
3. INDEMNIFICATION
I AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, OR EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) ARISING FROM:
• My participation in the Event
• My breach of this agreement
• My actions or inactions causing harm to others
4. MEDICAL CONDITION AND TREATMENT
I CERTIFY THAT I AM PHYSICALLY FIT AND CAPABLE OF PARTICIPATING.
I CONSENT TO RECEIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT IF NECESSARY AND AGREE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ASSOCIATED COSTS.
5. MEDIA RELEASE
I GRANT PERMISSION FOR THE USE OF MY NAME, IMAGE, OR LIKENESS IN PHOTOS OR RECORDINGS FOR ANY LEGITIMATE PURPOSE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.
6. NO REFUNDS
ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.
7. COVENANT NOT TO SUE
I AGREE NOT TO SUE THE RELEASED PARTIES FOR ANY CLAIMS RELATED TO MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT.
MINOR PARTICIPANTS
If signing on behalf of a minor or dependent participant, I certify that I have legal authority to do so and agree to all terms on their behalf. I further agree to indemnify the Released Parties for any claims arising from lack of such authority.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this agreement is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
REQUIRED AGREEMENT
I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY IT.
