As a runner obtaining a bib to the 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler, or 12K through the National Brain Tumor Society’s Gray Nation Endurance® Team, marathon runners agree to raise a minimum of $2,000, 11-miler runners agree to raise a minimum of $1,500, and 12K runners agree to raise a minimum of $1,000 to benefit the National Brain Tumor Society through avenues such as personal donations, sponsorships, and other strategies.
Fundraising Deadline Details:
On this form, team members will be required to provide credit card information to secure his/her/their bib and to ensure that his/her/their minimum fundraising commitment is honored. Should the runner not fulfill his/her/their fundraising commitment by raising the funds or providing the funds personally through a valid credit card by the final deadline, the individual will not be able to take part in the 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler, or 12K. The below deadlines are a tool to help team members plan ahead and be successful in this area of the 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler and 12K.
- Fundraising Deadline 1 – Monday, February 24, 2025
- 12K Runners: $500 reflected on personal fundraising page
- 11-Miler Runners: $750 reflected on personal fundraising page
- Marathon Runners: $1,000 reflected on personal fundraising page
- Fundraising Deadline 2 – Monday, April 21, 2025
- 12K Runners: $1,000 reflected on personal fundraising page
- 11-Miler Runners: $1,500 reflected on personal fundraising page
- Marathon Runners: $2,000 reflected on personal fundraising page
WAIVER, RELEASE, AND FUNDRAISING AGREEMENT
In accepting entry, I hereby claim responsibility for myself, and waive and release any and all rights to claim for damages, losses, costs, expenses, injuries, and liabilities from or in connection with my participation in the 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler, or 12K in support of the National Brain Tumor Society.
- I am an adult 18-years or older registering myself as a 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler, or 12K participant. I assume all responsibility for any and all damages to or theft of personal property, or any bodily injury (including death) that may occur to me and further I assume all responsibility for property damage and bodily injury (including death) that I may cause to others, in each case arising or resulting from, incident from, incident to, or as a consequence of, in connection to training for, the participation in, and all events, official or unofficial, part of and leading up to the 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler, or 12K.
- I, for myself and my heirs, executors, and administrators, release, indemnify, hold harmless from, and waive all claims, damages and rights of action, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, foreseen or unforeseen, arising or resulting from, incident to or as a consequence of participation in the event, which I may now or hereafter have against the National Brain Tumor Society, the cities and towns along the route, and/or the event’s sponsors, vendors, and volunteers, including but not limited to the National Brain Tumor Society, its affiliates, predecessors, successors and assigns, event venues, and the respective trustees, directors, managers, members, shareholders, employees, representatives and agents of any and all of the foregoing, WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING IN ANY WAY, I INTEND THIS TO BE A GENERAL WAIVER OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS WHICH ARE IN ANY WAY RELATED TO PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT. Additionally, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Big Sur International Marathon (BSIM), its officers, employees, and agents, from and against any liability, loss, or expense in connection with any claims.
- I understand that participating in and training for this event is a hazardous activity and I attest and certify that I am physically capable and properly trained to participate in this event.
- I understand that the Big Sur International Marathon sets a strict six hour time limit for marathon runners and the race will officially end at 1 PM. I understand that there will be no support of any kind on the course (aid stations, medical, communications, etc.) for participants not maintaining a 6-hour pace and that if I do not reach marathon mile 15.2 by 10:30 AM or mile 21.2 by 11:50 AM, I will not be allowed to proceed past that point. I understand that the race sets a 5 hour and 30 minute (a pace of 30 minutes-per-mile) time limit for 11-miler and 12K participants. I understand that if I am still on the course beyond these strict time limits, I will be asked to leave the course and I will not receive a Big Sur International Marathon finishers’ medal, certificate, and will not be listed as an official finisher.
- I consent to the use and reproduction by the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) of any and all photographs, audio and video recording, or any other records (together, “Media”), that are taken of (or provided by) me, my group, or an assemblage leading up to, during or after the 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler, and 12K in which I may be included with others, without any compensation to myself or those depicted or represented in such Media, in any medium, including broadcasts, telecasts, email campaigns, social media of any kind, advertising promotions, in-house publications, photographs, videos, or other accounts of this event or my effort in this event at any point going forward. I also grant NBTS the rights to use or repurpose any content posted on my 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler, and 12K fundraising page for the organization’s use. I also grant NBTS the ability to use any content provided in my application and the photo submission included in this Commitment Form and Waiver. NBTS, as well as its partners, affiliates, and community members, may use, reuse, alter, publish, duplicate, exhibit, or distribute such Media, in whole or in part, for any purpose in perpetuity. I agree to release and hold harmless NBTS, as well as its partners, affiliates, and community members, from any claims, suits, or other forms of liability for such Media and its usage.
- I understand that all donations accepted by NBTS and/or processed to my fundraising page are non transferable (unless allowed by BSIM and NBTS) and non refundable should I not participate in the event, if the event is postponed, if the event is moved to virtual or if I decide to become a virtual participant, or if the event is canceled.
- I accept the fundraising deadline details listed on this document, and I agree to have the card on this form charged should I not meet any of the listed fundraising deadlines or commitments. I agree to provide a valid credit card with an expiration date after May 5, 2025, and I understand that if the provided card becomes invalid or is unable to be processed for any reason, I will provide a valid and updated card to the National Brain Tumor Society to keep on file for the corresponding dates tied to my $1,000, $1,500 or $2,000 fundraising minimum commitment. I grant NBTS the ability to charge a refundable $5 if testing the card is deemed necessary.
- Should I not fulfill my fundraising commitment by raising the funds or by providing the funds personally through a valid credit card by each of the fundraising deadlines, I agree to forfeit access to my bib and understand I will not be reimbursed for fees paid or costs incurred, and all donations will be nonrefundable.
- If I plan to use matching gifts to meet an upcoming fundraising deadline, I agree to provide proof of the company’s intent to pay the matching gift two weeks (14 days) prior to the fundraising deadline. If I have concerns with meeting one of the set fundraising deadlines, I agree to have a conversation with a member of the NBTS Gray Nation Endurance staff two weeks (14 days) days prior to the deadline of concern.
- I understand the funds raised for my 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler, or 12K experience cannot be carried over to a different Gray Nation Endurance effort. If I choose to apply for or join a new Gray Nation Endurance charity team outside of my accepted 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler, or 12K status, I will need to fulfill that new fundraising requirement as set by NBTS.
- I agree to register with the race directly based on the requirements and standards set by Big Sur International Marathon (BSIM) for the 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler, or 12K, and I agree to pay any fees set by the race during the race registration process. I understand that it is my responsibility to register for the race during the required registration period and that failure to register with the race during the required registration period is not the fault of the National Brain Tumor Society or NBTS staff, and I will be held to the fundraising commitment. I understand that all fees are non refundable and non transferable unless allowed by BSIM.
- By joining NBTS’s Gray Nation Endurance Team, I agree to abide by all BSIM COVID-19 related policies. I understand the event and policy information from BSIM is subject to change and that if, due to the pandemic, local restrictions prevent BSIM from being able to host an in-person event in April 2025, refunds will not be provided by the race. I understand that any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and corresponding variants, and NBTS cannot guarantee that I will not be exposed while training for, traveling to, or in attendance at the 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler, or 12K. By attending this or any in-person Big Sur International Marathon race events or Gray Nation Endurance team events, I voluntarily assume all risks for both myself and any guests related to exposure to COVID-19. The National Brain Tumor Society is not responsible for the health and safety of this event or any events in affiliation to this event, and I understand I should follow the laws and safety policies of my local and state government as well as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
- I accept that team offerings are subject to change, and NBTS reserves the right to change or edit offerings at any time.
- I agree to all rules and decisions made by the race organizers, their partners, and the National Brain Tumor Society for the 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler, or 12K and I understand that I cannot transfer my bib to another individual. If I am no longer able to participate in the 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler, or 12K and another individual cannot be found in time to replace me or if it is not allowed by NBTS or BSIM by the time I would like to drop, I understand I am committed to fulfill my corresponding $1,000, $1,500 or $2,000 fundraising commitment to the National Brain Tumor Society.
- I agree to use the fundraising platform as directed by NBTS to raise the funds associated with my fundraising commitment, and I agree to do my best to wear National Brain Tumor Society or Gray Nation Endurance branded running gear on race day, either during the race or after the race.
- I attest that I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document and that I have read and understood it, and I agree to abide by all the terms and conditions detailed.
