I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS AND HAZARDS CONNECTED WITH THE EVENT, AND THAT I COULD SUSTAIN A SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, POSSIBLY BE KILLED OR MY PROPERTY COULD BE LOST, DAMAGED, OR STOLEN AS A RESULT OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT.   I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES CONNECTED WITH THE EVENT WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED TO MYSELF OR MY PROPERTY, AND AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF LOSS, INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER THOSE RISKS ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LOSS IS CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, OR OTHERWISE.

As consideration for being permitted to participate in the Event and use the County Premises and facilities, I forever release the County of Merced, Runsignup.com, and its officers, employees, volunteers, agents, contractors, and representatives (collectively “Releasees”) from any and all actions, claims, or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives now have, or may have in the future, for injury, death, or property damage, related to (1) my participation in the Event, (2) the negligence or other acts or omissions of Releasees, whether directly connected to the Event or not, and however caused, and (3) the condition of the County Premises where the Event activities occur, whether or not I am then participating in the activities.  I also agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue, or attach the property of any Releasee in connection with any of the matters covered by the foregoing release. Should a claim be pursued against the Releasees, I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Releasees from any such action.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN ME AND THE COUNTY OF MERCED AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.  

If under 18 years old, must be signed by a parent or Guardian.