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MEDICAL AND OTHER RISK FACTORS
The Zane Grey
Highline trail 50 is a physically challenging event. It presents numerous medical risks, many of
which can be extremely serious or fatal.
Participation in
this event is at the runner's own risk. Although Run Management has medical
personnel at various points along the course, the inaccessibility of much of
the trail will make it difficult or impossible for medical assistance to
reach the runner immediately.
Notification to
race personnel at race registration regarding any major medical conditions
and any prescription medications must be provided. Runners should be knowledgeable about the
stress effects attendant to participation in ultra events.
It is important
for each entrant to recognize the potential physical and mental stresses
which may evolve from participation in this run. Runners may be subject to
any of the following conditions
- Heat
Stroke/Hyperthermia
- Electrolyte
imbalance
- Effects of
Cold/Hypothermia
- Vehicle Hazards
- Injuries From
Falling
- Altitude Sickness
- Overuse Injuries
- Fatigue
- Poisonous Plants
- Difficulty in
Gaining Access to or Locating Injured Participants
- Getting Lost
Runners should
appreciate the risks associated with participation in this event. We will make reasonable efforts to give
assistance whenever possible. Ultimately and primarily you are in charge, and
you are likely to be solely responsible for creating your own crisis that we
must then respond to. Be careful, be responsible, and do not exceed your own
abilities and limitations. IN THE EVENT THAT A RUNNER REQUIRES EMERGENCY
EVACUATION BY GROUND or HELICOPTER-AMBULANCE, THE RUNNER ASSUMES ALL
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS CONNECTED WITH THIS SERVICE. RACE MANAGEMENT IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DEBTS INCURRED.
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