In consideration of being allowed by the City of McHenry, Illinois to use its City Park premises/facilities in conjunction with park & recreation activities thereon during the program season. I agree to assume the risk of injury arising from my use of the facilities, program, equipment, and for all other matters at all McHenry Parks & Recreation locations or programs whenever occurring. I further release the City of McHenry, Illinois, its agents, servants and employees, from any injury or damage which may befall me while I am using the premises, including all risks connected therewith, whether foreseen or unforeseen; and, I do hereby further promise and agree to save and hold harmless the City, its agents, servants, and employees from any claim by me, or my family, estate, heirs, or assigns, arising out of such use of the City Park premises by me. I hereby give my consent to the McHenry Parks & Recreation to secure emergency medical treatment for my child, family member, or myself in the event of a medical emergency. I understand I am liable for any resulting medical bills. I understand that filming or photographs of activities will take place for future use in publications or new releases, so I hereby give the City of McHenry permission to publish photos/videos which my child, family, and/or I appear for no compensation.

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this release, that I understand the terms herein and that I have signed this release as my own free and voluntary act. I further acknowledge hereby that at my request the City of McHenry will give me a copy of this release for my files and records.

I, the undersigned, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive any and all claims and course of action against the City of McHenry, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, for any and all injuries that may be suffered by me or my child in this event, including pre- and post- race activities. I attest and verify that I (or my child) am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for this race.