In consideration of you accepting this entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound do hereby waive and forever release any and all rights and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against the Event Director, RunSignup.com, and all of their agents assisting with the event, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees for any and all injuries to me or my personal property. This release includes all injuries and/or damages suffered by me before, during or after the event. I recognize, intend and understand that this release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.

I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able to do so and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions, and waive any and all claims which I might have based on any of those and other risks typically found in running a road race. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me. I agree to abide by all decisions of any race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this race that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that a licensed Medical Doctor has verified my physical condition.

In the event of an illness, injury or medical emergency arising during the event I hereby authorize and give my consent to the Event Director to secure from any accredited hospital, clinic and/ or physician any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care. I agree that I will be fully responsible for payment of any and all medical services and treatment rendered to me including but not limited to medical transport, medications, treatment and hospitalization.

As it applies to my participation in this race, I agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s recommendations for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 and attest to having read the CDC’s guidance at: https://www.cdc.gov. I also agree to abide by any COVID-19 distancing and other safety guidelines issued by the state, the community or by this race for my participation in this race.

Further, I grant permission to all the foregoing to use my name, voice and images of myself in any photographs, motion pictures, results, publications or any other print, videographic or electronic recording of this event for legitimate purposes.

This event follows the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. We reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice. I understand that my entry fee is nonrefundable and bib numbers are nontransferable.

By submitting this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above release and waiver including the no refund policy.

RELEASE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE (Adult)

THIS RELEASE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE (the “Release”) is executed on this ____ day of ____ _, 2024, by ___________________________________________ who resides                                                             (First & Last Name)

at ______________________________________________________________ (the “Releasor”).

    (Address)

Releasor hereby executes this Release in favor of the City of Lakewood, a home rule municipal corporation of the State of Colorado whose principal business address is 480 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, Colorado 80226 (the “City”).

THIS RELEASE is for the following activity/ies (the “Released Activities”):

Location of Released Activities:

Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 W. Morrison Rd 

Time period of Released Activities:

__________________________

By signing this Release, the Releasor acknowledges, understands and agrees that, in consideration of the City allowing the Releasor to participate in the Released Activities, the Releasor waives any and all claims against the City, whether based on contract, negligence or otherwise, for damages of any nature or kind the Releasor may suffer as a result of his or her participation in the Released Activities.  Releasor expressly releases, and agrees to forego any legal action against, the City and its officers, employees, agents and assigns as to any claims, costs or expenses the Releasor may have that arise from or out of the Released Activities.

Nothing in this Release shall be construed to waive, limit or otherwise modify any governmental immunity that may be available under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. §§ 24-10-101, et seq., to the City and its officials, employees, agents or other persons acting on the City’s behalf.

Should any provision of this Release be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall not affect or impair the validity, legality or enforceability of any other provision of this Release.

CERTIFICATION:

I hereby certify that I have read, understand and agree to the contents of this Release and sign the same voluntarily.

 RELEASOR:

 Signature

 Date:     

RELEASE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE (Minor)

On behalf of a minor child by a parent or guardian

THIS RELEASE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE (the “Release”) is executed on this ____ day of ______  , 2024, by _____________________________________________ who resides at _______________________________________________________ (the “Releasor”).

Releasor hereby executes this Release on behalf of the minor child named below (the “Minor”) in favor of the City of Lakewood, a home rule municipal corporation of the State of Colorado whose principal business address is 480 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, Colorado 80226 (the “City”).

THIS RELEASE is for the following activity/ies (the “Released Activities”):

Location of Released Activities:

Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 W. Morrison Rd, Morrison CO 80465 

Time period of Released Activities: _____________________________________________________

Name and age of Minor(s) and relationship to Releasor:

__________________________________________________________________________________

By signing this Release, the Releasor acknowledges, understands and agrees that, in consideration of the City allowing the Minor to participate in the Released Activities, the Releasor waives any and all claims against the City, whether based on contract, negligence or otherwise, for damages of any nature or kind the Minor may suffer as a result of his or her participation in the Released Activities.  Releasor expressly releases, and agrees to forego any legal action against, the City and its officers, employees, agents and assigns as to any claims, costs or expenses the Releasor or the Minor may have that arise from or out of the Released Activities.

Nothing in this Release shall be construed to waive, limit or otherwise modify any governmental immunity that may be available under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. §§ 24-10-101, et seq., to the City and its officials, employees, agents or other persons acting on the City’s behalf.

Should any provision of this Release be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall not affect or impair the validity, legality or enforceability of any other provision of this Release.

CERTIFICATION:

I hereby certify that I have read, understand and agree to the contents of this Release and sign the same voluntarily.

 RELEASOR:

 Signature

 Date: