HOLIDAY MILE, a National Tradition for 13 years. - 2025

I acknowledge that I am medically able to participate in this event. I acknowledge that in order to be eligible for a chance to win prizes, I need to check in. Every day that I check in, will give me a chance to win a prize for that week. Only one entry per day is eligible. I assume all risks from participating in this event and its related activities including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, effects of the weather~~including high heat, humidity, cold, precipitation and conditions of the course. All such risks are known and appreciated by me. I understand that race organizers and all involved parties including Team Captains, 5Kevents.org, LLC, and all sponsors, organizations participating in this challenge, etc. are not responsible for any injuries or damage while participating in this event. Having read the waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry into this race, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release 5kevents.org, LLC, and all associated businesses, employees, families, officers, board members, volunteers, sponsors, staff, race officials, team captains, contractors, agents, and their representatives and successors of and from all claims and liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in this event and associated activities. The release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind and nature whatsoever. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, video, recordings, or any other record of this event for legitimate purposes, including race literature and future race promotion. By participating in 5Kevents.org's programs, you consent to receive notifications, event updates, alerts, cancellations, and promotions via eMail and/or Text Messaging. You will only be contacted in regards to 5Kevents communication, your privacy will be protected and your information will not be shared. Typically 4 msgs/mo. Reply HELP for help or STOP to cancel. Msg&data rates may apply. You may opt out at anytime. Once you opt out you may not opt back in. TEAM vs

INDIVIDUAL SIGN UP - I understand that medals and t-shirts will be shipped around mid December. If I am associated with a team, I also understand my medal, race bib, and t-shirt will be mailed to the team captain for distribution. If I want my swag shipped directly to me, I must sign up as an individual and NOT be associated with a team.

CREATING A TEAM - If you are creating a team for the first time , you will do that during step 3 of the registration process. The first person to register becomes the team captain. All team packets including gift cards, prizes, and awards designated to individuals on the team will be mailed to the TEAM CAPTAINS ADDRESS for distribution unless I notify 5Kevents.org / Holiday Mile to do otherwise. If I need to edit the team, change the captain or move to different team I will notify 5Kevents.org by email supportstaff@5kevents.org.

WAIVER: I, the undersigned participant (and my parent or guardian if I am younger than 18 years of age), intending to be legally bound, do hereby forever release and waive any and all rights, claims, and actions for damages that we, our heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns may have, or that may hereafter accrue against any and all persons, organizations, charities, and other entities associated with the event, supporting sponsors and their respective employees and agents, and any other individuals who are in any way connected with this event or future events (including volunteers assisting with the event) including, but not limited to 5Kevents.org, sponsors, affiliates, volunteers, and individual organizers, arising out of or in connection with my involvement before, during, or after the event.

I verify that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this event and I assume the risks involved in this activity. I further attest that I will be mindful of traffic along the race course, and hold said sponsors and organizers blameless in any harm that may happen.

I consent to the collection and use of my Personal Information as contained in the Privacy Policy. I also give my permission for the free use of my name and/or pictures in telecasts, broadcasts, newspapers, posters, advertising, etc.

I also acknowledge understanding that the charge to my card will show up as 5Kevents.org. I acknowledge that the online processing fees and charitable donations are non-refundable. I also acknowledge that any charitable donations will have percentage withheld from the donation to pay credit card and administrative costs.

5Kevents.org shall not be liable to you for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages including, but not limited to, loss of profits, goodwill, use, data or other intangible loses. 5Kevents.org does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any information contained in, or provided in conjunction with the http://www.5Kevents.org website. 5Kevents.org is not responsible for any omissions or inaccuracies, or for the results obtained from this information. 

COVID-19 Liability Release Waiver 

I agree to the following: 

I will not participate in this event if I have been exposed to any of theses threats within 30 days of the event date. Event registration is non-refundable however we will allow transfers to Remote Runner Categories. I will not be charged an extra fee for this and 5Kevents.org, LLC will ship all race swag to my address. 

I agree to each statement above and release 5Kevents.org, LLC from any and all liability for the unintentional exposure or harm due to COVID-19.  

5Kevents.org facilitates registration for various events, some of which allow participants under the age of thirteen (13). We require a submission of birth date for all registration entries. For children under the age of thirteen (13), parental or guardian consent is required.

5Kevents.org collects payments on behalf of race directors and DOES NOT ISSUE REFUNDS. Registration fees are non-refundable. Please contact the race director associated with your event if you have any questions. This event takes place rain, snow, or shine. In the unlikely scenario this event needs to be postponed or canceled for any reason (including inclement weather) all registration fees are NON-refundable.

TEXT and EMAIL: 5Kevents.org, LLC utilizes text and email to communicate with participants. You will only be contacted in regards to 5Kevents.org's specials, event notices and communication. Your privacy will be protected and your information will not be shared. We average about 4 msgs/mo.

OPTING OUT – Our eMail will include an option to opt out at the bottom of the emails. Our text messages can be opted out simply by replying with the word  HELP for help or STOP to cancel. Msg&data rates may apply.  IMPORTANT: Once you opt out you will be permanently banned from any communication from our organization or future events. For example, if you sign up for a future event, you will not receive an email confirmation or updates, notice of refunds, etc. and you will be solely responsible to make sure you contact us at 877.570.4434 or visit the event web site or facebook page for event changes, cancellations, etc.

You agree that the statutes and laws of the State of Wisconsin, USA, will apply to all matters relating to this Agreement and Waiver. You irrevocably consent that exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute with 5Kevents.org relating to this Agreement and Waiver resides in the courts of Wisconsin, and you further agree and expressly consent to the exercise of personal jurisdiction in the courts of Wisconsin in conjunction with any such dispute including any claim involving 5Kevents.org. If a dispute arises out of or relates to this waiver, or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation before resorting to arbitration, litigation, or some other dispute resolution procedure.