Participation Guidelines

CMR membership and organized club runs are open to adults age 18 and older. Membership is free, and joining is not required to attend a regular club run. Participation is voluntary. Suggested workouts are optional: choose the pace, distance, repetitions, and effort that work for you.

Running and hill workouts involve physical exertion and risks. Assess your own fitness, health, experience, readiness, and ability to handle the conditions before participating. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing, bring the hydration and supplies you need, and take breaks or stop when appropriate. If you are unsure whether an activity is appropriate for you, seek advice from a qualified health professional.

CMR does not provide individualized medical advice, coaching, fitness assessments, or continuous supervision.

Activities may involve grass, trails, pavement, slopes, uneven or slippery ground, obstacles, traffic crossings, other park users, and changing weather. Pay attention to your surroundings, choose a safe level of effort, and adjust or stop when conditions call for it.

Respect park property, follow applicable rules and lawful directions, and share public spaces courteously. Do not obstruct paths or interfere with other park users.

A designated organizer typically gives a brief welcome, explains a suggested workout, identifies relevant known hazards, and reviews expectations. This does not mean an organizer can identify every hazard, track every participant, guarantee a pace group, or remain with everyone throughout the activity.

You may adjust or end your workout at any time. If you leave early, please let the organizer know when practical. This is a courtesy, not a formal check-out system.

If an organizer cannot attend, we will try to designate a replacement; otherwise, the official CMR activity will be canceled.

Treat fellow participants, organizers, park visitors, and the public with respect. Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, threats, deliberate interference, and reckless or seriously unsafe behavior are not acceptable.

Depending on the circumstances, CMR leadership may issue a warning, ask someone to leave a club-organized activity, or exclude someone from future CMR activities. This does not restrict anyone's independent lawful access to public parks.

CMR may change, postpone, or cancel an official meetup because of weather, terrain conditions, organizer availability, permit requirements, safety concerns, or other circumstances. The website Running Calendar is our official source of published schedule information; information may change.

If you become unwell or injured, stop and seek appropriate help. Alert the organizer or another person when possible. Call 911 for serious or potentially life-threatening emergencies. CMR does not operate a medical service or guarantee emergency assistance.

By choosing to participate, you acknowledge that running and other physical activity involve risks, including injury or illness. You remain responsible for your own participation decisions and for exercising reasonable care toward others.

These guidelines describe practical expectations. They do not replace any separate participation agreement or liability release that may be required, and they do not eliminate legal duties or rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Use CMR's Questions form to report concerns or ask about these guidelines. For an immediate emergency, contact emergency services rather than relying on a website message.