2025 5K TURKEY TROT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TJ HUNT MEMORIAL FUND

RACE DATE: 11.27.25 WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY 

IN SIGNING BELOW, I AGREE THAT THE TJ HUNT MEMORIAL FUND IS IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFEKEEPING OF MY PERSONAL BELONGINGS WHILE I ATTEND THIS EVENT. I UNDERSTAND THE EVENT (2025 5K TURKEY TROT IN WILDWOOD CREST, NJ) MAY BE PHYSICALLY STRENUOUS, AND I VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATE WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY LOSS, AND/OR WRONGFUL DEATH. I AGREE THAT I, MY HEIRS, OR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES WILL NOT SUE OR MAKE ANY OTHER CLAIMS WHATSOEVER AGAINST THE TJ HUNT MEMORIAL FUND, FOUNDATION, ITS MEMBERS, OR ANY PARTICIPANTS FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY LOSS/DAMAGE, OR WRONGFUL DEATH, WEATHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE.
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TO ALL PARTICIPANTS: YOU MUST READ THIS DOCUMENT FULLY AND CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. DO NOT SIGN THIS DOCUMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ IT AND UNDERSTAND IT. IF YOU ARE A MINOR, YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN IS REQUIRED TO READ AND SIGN THIS DOCUMENT.

1. For and in consideration of permitting me to participate in the 5K Turkey Trot to benefit the TJ Hunt Memorial Fund, I hereby voluntarily sign and agree to the terms contained in this Waiver and Release. I AM AWARE THAT PARTICIPATING IN A RUNNING RACE CAN BE A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY. Notwithstanding the danger involved, I am voluntarily participating in the 5K Turkey Trot. I fully understand and comprehend the dangers of running including but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, and traffic and conditions of the road. I fully understand the unanticipated risks and uncertainty involved, which risks could include injury, physical and/or mental illness or disease, death and/or damage to my property, to third parties or to me. I voluntarily assume all risks arising from conditions related to use of the race site by me and others. I represent and warrant to the TJ Hunt Memorial Fund (the “Fund”) that I am physically fit and have adequately trained for the Turkey Trot. 
2. In consideration of the TJ Hunt Memorial Fund accepting my entry form, and with full acknowledgement, comprehension and understanding of the inherent dangers involved, I VOLUNTARILY ACCEPT AND ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY AND ALL RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE FUND OR OTHERWISE, WHILE PRESENT AT THE TURKEY TROT AND/OR WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE TURKEY TROT. The risk of injury from the activities involved is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis or death.
3. Intending to be legally bound hereby, for myself, my heirs, next of kin, executors and administrators, I hereby WAIVE, RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE AND AGREE NOT TO SUE, the Fund, the Borough of Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, the County of Cape May, New Jersey, and the sponsors of this event or any of their respective trustees, officers, employees or agents, or any other individuals or entities connected with the Turkey Trot, from any and all claims, demands, damages or liability whatsoever arising from my personal injury, death, disability or property damage resulting from or related to my presence at or participation in the Turkey Trot. 
4. Any claim or dispute concerning this Waiver and Release may be brought only before the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) for arbitration in accordance with the rules of the AAA. I HEREBY WAIVE MY RIGHT TO SUE IN A COURT OF LAW OR TO HAVE A TRIAL BY JURY. This Release and Waiver shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding with respect to this Release and Waiver may be brought only before the AAA, and I accept the exclusive jurisdiction of the AAA. 
5. Additionally, I hereby give the Fund permission to arrange to telecast, show, or print and publish any and/or all pictures taken of me (movie, video, or still) in conjunction with the Turkey Trot without compensation or further consent. I acknowledge, agree and understand that I must race along the designated racecourse area. Participants are strongly discouraged to use any personal audio devices during the Turkey Trot, such as iPods or MP3 headsets. 

I acknowledge that I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT and understand all of the above. I hereby certify that I am 18 years of age or older.

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Signature of Participant (18 years of age or older) 

FOR PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE: : I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the parent or legal guardian of the Turkey Trot participant named below (“My Participant”), and that I have read and understand the foregoing Release and Waiver. I hereby give my permission to My Participant’s entry into the Turkey Trot, without reservation and with full understanding and comprehension of the foregoing WAIVER AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY, which I agree shall release the parties covered thereby from any and all claims, demands, damages or liability whatsoever arising from My Participant’s personal injury, death, disability or property damage resulting from or related to his or her presence at or participation in the Turkey Trot, including, without limitation, any such claims based on negligent supervision. 

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Signature of parent or legal guardian                                   Print name of minor participant                                     DATE