USARA WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (Specific Event Waiver)
Event Name: QUARRY MOUNTAIN QUEST
Event Date(s): August 10, 2024
IN CONSIDERATION of the United States Adventure Racing Association (“USARA”) allowing me to participate in the USARA sanctioned event described above (the “Event”) as either a member of USARA or through the issuance of a single event license; I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the “Agreement”);
1. I hereby represent that (i) I am in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the Event; and (ii) I am not under the influence of alcohol or any illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way impair my ability to safely participate in the Event. I agree that it is my sole responsibility to determine whether I am sufficiently fit and healthy enough to participate in the Event.
2. I understand and acknowledge the physical and mental rigors associated with this adventure racing Event, and realize that many elements of this Event are inherently dangerous and represent an extreme test of a person’s physical and mental limits. I understand that participation involves risks and dangers which include, without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and death; loss or damage to property; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; contact or collision with other participants, spectators, vehicles or other natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather conditions; imperfect course conditions; water, road and surface hazards; equipment failure; inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the Event Organizers; and other undefined, not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers (“Risks”). I understand that these Risks may be caused in whole or in part by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Event, or the negligence of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby expressly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses or expenses which I incur as a result of my participation in the Event.
3. I agree to be familiar with and abide by the Rules and Regulations established for the Event, including but not limited to rules and regulations related to the Competition, Safety, and the USARA Adventure Racer Code of Ethics. I also accept sole responsibility for my own conduct and actions while participating in the Event, and the condition and adequacy of my equipment.
4. I hereby Release, Waive and Covenant Not to Sue, and further agree to Indemnify, Defend and Hold Harmless the following parties: USARA, the Event Organizers and Promoters, Race Directors, Sponsors, Advertisers, Host Cities, Local Organizing Committees, Venues and Property Owners upon which the Event takes place, Law Enforcement Agencies and other Public Entities providing support for the Event, and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees and volunteers (Individually and Collectively, the “Released Parties” or “Event Organizers”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorneys fees) of any kind or nature (“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in the Event, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Released Parties. I further agree that if, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such Liabilities which any may be incurred as the result of such claim.
5. I hereby pre-authorize the Event Organizers and their representatives to arrange for emergency medical treatment and/or transport via ambulance or air on my behalf if medical attention is warranted during my participation in the Event. I understand and agree that I will be responsible for the costs associated with any such emergency medical care and/or transport arranged on my behalf, and hereby release the Event Organizers from any Liability relating to the cost and provision of any rescue operations, first aid treatment, medical care, hospital expenses or the medical decisions made at the Event site or elsewhere on my behalf.
I hereby warrant that I have read this Agreement carefully, understand its terms and conditions, acknowledge that I will be giving up substantial legal rights by signing it (including the rights of the minor, my spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns), and intend for my signature to serve as confirmation of my complete and unconditional acceptance of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

Due to the nature of preparing an adventure race, refunds are very difficult to accommodate. Often maps, food, swag, and a lot of other things are ordered and paid for by the time you know that you can't make it to the race. While we really would like to offer a full refund policy right up until the last minute, we can't afford to do that and continue to put on quality races. What we can do is offer this:
- Cancel prior to 60 days before the race – 100% refund (minus processing fees)
- Cancel between 60 and 30 days before the race - 50% refund
- Cancel less than 30 days before the race – No Refund or transfer to a future race.

We’ll also be happy to offer race credit toward a future Athena Adventures event, or you may transfer your entry to another racer. If you transfer to another racer, Athena Adventure will not broker the transaction between racers. Racers must exchange money with each other.

TRANSFER POLICY – Entrants changing divisions must notify us 30 days prior to race date. Entry cannot be guaranteed in the event that an extra team member is added. Additional fees must be paid at the current registration rate. No refunds or credits will be given in the event of transfers or changes to team.
In the event of severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the race start may be postponed or the course may be shortened. We reserve the right to alter, postpone, or cancel any race for safety concerns.

If the race is cancelled due to Federal, State, or local restrictions because of COVID, wildfires or other natural disasters, every effort will be taken to provide a partial refund. Only a partial refund can be guaranteed because of costs already incurred for race preparation.