In consideration of you accepting this entry, I, the participant, (or my minor child) 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 RunSignup.com and all of their agents assisting with the event, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees, as well as the Chicago Parks Foundation, Chicago Park District, its commissioners, officials, officers, employees, volunteers or agents, for any and all injuries to me or my minor child 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 agree to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Chicago Parks Foundation et. al. as to any claim that I or my minor child or any other representative on my child's behalf may seek to assert relative to my minor child's participation in Chicago Parks Foundation activities and programs.
I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for determining if I/my minor child are physically fit and/or skilled for the activities and programs contemplated by this agreement. I waive and release all claims for injuries, damages or loss which I or my minor child may sustain as a result of participating in any and all such activities. 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.
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. I hereby grant permission to the Chicago Parks Foundation the use of my email address to be imported into their mailing list to receive any and all forms of communication via email.
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 non transferable.
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.
