I, the Participant, being of lawful age (or also signed by my parent or legal guardian if under the age of 18), in consideration of being permitted to participate in The T-Hawk Hustle 5K Event on Sunday October 13th, 2024(the “Event”), do hereby waive, release, and discharge the Lakota East Athletic Boosters Association (the “Boosters”), the Lakota Local School District and each of its schools (collectively, “Lakota”), the Event sponsors, officials, advertisers, or promoters, the Event trainers or other medical professionals, any coaches, teachers, employees, representatives, volunteers or administrators of Lakota, any volunteers, trustees, directors, officers, members,employees, agents, or representatives or the Boosters, and any insurers, legal representatives, successors, assigns, and any and all other persons or entities involved in the presentation or administration of the Event (collectively referred to as “Releasees”) from any and all liability for or by reason of any damage, loss, or injury to person or property, including injury resulting from death of the Participant, which has been or may be sustained in connection with the Participant’s participation in the Event, and notwithstanding that such damage, loss, or injury may have been caused solely or partly by the negligence of one or more of the Releasees. This Release includes all damage, loss, or injury whatsoever, from whatever cause, and whether it be direct, indirect, or consequential.

I hereby acknowledge that participation in the Event, like all physical activities, has inherent risks and dangers including, but not limited to, slips, falls, contact with other participants, and other such risks, all of which are known to and appreciated and assumed by me. I acknowledge that I am medically, physically, and mentally fit to participate in the Event safely. In the event of any injury to me during, after, or as a result of my participation in the Event, I agree to bear all financial and other responsibility for any medical treatment or other costs associated with or arising from myparticipation in the Event or any injury arising from said participation. I knowingly assume the risks associated with my participation in the Event.

This Agreement is binding upon me, my heirs, executors, administrators, and legal representatives, and any other parties affiliated with me. This Agreement also constitutes my agreement and covenant not to sue any of the aforementioned Releasees. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees for any injury caused by my negligence or intentional conduct and from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses and damages, costs, expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, and penalties.

I hereby acknowledge that I have carefully read this Participation, Assumption of Risk, Release, and Waiver Agreement. I understand this Agreement and sign it voluntarily of my own free will. I understand that I would not be permitted to participate in the Event but for my signature on this Agreement. This Agreement contains the parties’ entire agreement. The Agreement is contractual in nature and not a mere recital. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio. If any provision should be found to be unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall still be given legal affect.

Participant Name (Printed)                  Signature                                             Date     

Parent or Legal Guardian (Printed)             Signature                                                      Date            

(If Participant is under age of 18)