RUN THE RECORD
TREADMILL CHALLENGE – RELEASE & INDEMNITY WAIVER
By scanning the QR code and selecting “I Agree”, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms.
IMPORTANT WARNING FAST SPEED TREADMILL ACTIVITY-
This activity is a recreational activity involving significant physical exertion and inherent risks. Participants must be 18 years or older.
Participation may involve risks including but not limited to:
- loss of balance or falls from the treadmill
- muscle strain, fatigue or injury
- equipment malfunction
- dizziness or physical distress caused by high-speed running
- collision with surrounding structures or persons
These risks may result in personal injury, illness, property damage or death.
You voluntarily accept and assume all risks associated with participation.
1. Activity
You are voluntarily participating in the RUN THE RECORD treadmill challenge at Run The Tan 2026, conducted on Sunday 26 April 2026 at or near the Tan Track, Melbourne.
This treadmill challenge involves attempting to run on a treadmill at a fast, pre-set high speed for approximately 30 seconds, at a speed chosen by you, of up to either:
- 20 km/h (Jess Hull women’s record)
- 22.6 km/h (Craig Mottram men’s record)
(The Activity).
2. Organiser
The Activity is organised and managed by Run for Mental Health Ltd (ABN 66 668 224 100) (“RTT” or “the Organiser”).
References to the Organiser include its directors, employees, volunteers, contractors and agents.
3. Voluntary Participation
Your participation in this Activity is entirely voluntary.
You acknowledge that you have been given the opportunity to decline or withdraw from participation at any time, including prior to or during the Activity.
4. Fitness to Participate
You declare that:
- you are physically fit and medically able to participate in the Activity
- you have no medical condition that may make participation in the Activity unsafe
- you are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- you will immediately stop if instructed by event staff
If you feel unwell, dizzy, or unsafe you must not participate or must stop immediately.
5. Participation Conditions
You agree that:
- RTT event staff may refuse or stop your participation in the Activity at any time for any reason, including safety reasons
- the treadmill speed will be pre-set and controlled by RTT event staff
- you will follow all instructions from RTT event staff
- you participate entirely at your own risk
- you are 18 years or older
- your body weight does not exceed 170 kilograms
6. Release & Indemnity
To the extent permitted by law, you release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Organiser, its sponsors and event partners from any loss, damage, claim, or cause of action, howsoever arising, including from negligence, breach of contract or otherwise, relating to your participation in this Activity, and agree that this clause may be pleaded as a bar to suit.
7. Limitation of Liability
Where this Activity constitutes the supply of recreational services, the liability of the Organiser, its sponsors and event partners is excluded to the maximum extent permitted by law, including under the Australian Consumer Law and relevant State legislation.
8. Media Consent
You consent to the use of your image, voice or likeness captured during the Activity for promotional, media and marketing purposes by Run The Tan, its sponsors and event partners.
No compensation will be payable.
9. Privacy
Any personal information collected will be handled in accordance with the Run The Tan Privacy Policy.
10. Acceptance
By selecting “I Agree” and proceeding to participate in the Activity, you confirm that:
- you have read and understood this Release & Indemnity Waiver
- you voluntarily accept the risks involved
- you agree to be bound by these terms
You must accept this waiver before participating in the Run the Record treadmill challenge.