I understand that participating in a running/walking race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter the Scandia Run 10k, 5k, Walk, or kids 400m unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of race officials relative to my ability to safely complete the event. I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to; falls, contact with other participants or traffic, the effects of weather including high heat, medical emergencies, and unforeseen circumstances. Having read this waiver, knowing these risks, and in consideration of accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release, the race director, race staff, race volunteers, The Valley South Athletic Club, RRCA, all sponsors, Junction City, and their representatives and successors, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the Scandia Runs or Walks, even though said liability may arise out of my own negligence or negligence on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission for all the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. I understand that this event may be cancelled by conditions outside of the control of event organizers for the safety and well-being of event staff, participants and the community; such as severe weather, civil unrest, pandemics, bans on public gatherings, threat of terrorism, or other unforeseen circumstances that would make the event non-viable, and if so, I consent that I am not entitled to a refund or deferral once my race registration is complete.