JACKSON HOLE MARATHON EVENTS LIABILITY WAIVER, RELEASE SUBMITTED WITH ON-LINE ENTRY **ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE** PARTICIPANTS IN THE JACKSON HOLE MARATHON EVENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ASSUME ALL RISK OF PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENTS BY ACCEPTING & AGREEING TO THIS GENERAL RELEASE AGREEMENT. ENTRY TO THE EVENTS CONTAINS A LIMITATION ON YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS – PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY! By indicating your acceptance, you understand, agree, warrant and covenant as follows: I understand the rules, conditions and regulations of the event and agree to comply fully with said rules. I also understand that said rules are subject to change at any time. Minor applicants (under 18 years of age) may participate with parental consent or that of a legal guardian. I have been advised that I should not participate in this event unless: a) I am in excellent physical condition and b) have trained for the distance. I have also been advised that I may be exposed to physical injury from a number of natural factors, including possible debris on the course, lightning, road damage, automobile traffic, farm equipment, livestock and wildlife, among other things, and to the hazards of bicycles and/or vehicular traffic, and to those other hazards attendant upon running across or along roadways. Runners are required to obey all traffic control signals, signs, and officials. Knowing these facts, I nevertheless, in consideration of accepting this entry, hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, assume all risk of participating in this running event and waive, release, and discharge the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, Dreamchasers Outdoor Adventure Club, LLC, including their members, sponsors and volunteers, the Town of Jackson, Wyoming, Teton County, Wyoming, Teton Village Association, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, any official race sponsor entity and the officers, directors, shareholders, members, agents and employees of each, all medical and other personnel, whether paid or volunteer assisting with this running event, their representatives, successors and assigns, from any and all rights, claims or liability for damage for any and all injuries to me or my property, or for damage caused by me or by anyone else (including Acts of God), arising out of or in connection with my participation in this event. I further agree that I will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, Dreamchasers Outdoor Adventure Club, LLC, including their members, sponsors and volunteers, the Town of Jackson, Wyoming, Teton County, Wyoming, Teton Village Association, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and any official sponsor entity and the officers, directors, shareholders, members, agents and employees of each, against all claims, demands and causes of action, including court costs and attorneys' fees directly or indirectly arising from any action or other proceeding brought by or prosecuted for my benefit contrary to the Agreement. This release extends to all claims of every kind and nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown. Participant must complete their race and be off the course by 1:30pm (6 hours). Any runner still on the course after that time MUST follow all state and local traffic signals, and will be proceeding at their own risk. A signature of a parent or guardian is required if participant is under 18 years of age. The undersigned grants his/her irrevocable permission to the Jackson Hole Marathon Events, and any media outlet covering the event, and the sponsors, authorized agents, contractors and representatives of each, to use the under-signed name and likeness in any photographs, video footage, motion pictures, recordings or any other records of the undersigned's participation in this event, for any purpose. For and in consideration of USA Track & Field, Inc. (“USA Track & Field”) allowing me, the undersigned, to participate in the USA Track & Field sanctioned event described above (the “Event” or “Events”); I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the “Agreement”); 1. I hereby represent that (i) I am at least eighteen (18) years of age or older; (ii) I am in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the Event; and (iii) I am not under the influence of alcohol or any illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way impair my ability to safely participate in the Event. I agree that it is my sole responsibility to determine whether I am sufficiently fit and healthy enough to participate in the Event, that I am responsible for my own safety and well being at all times and under all circumstances while at the Event site. 2. I understand and acknowledge that participation in track & field, road running, race walking, cross country, mountain, ultra, and trail running Events is inherently dangerous and represents an extreme test of a person’s physical and mental limits. I understand and acknowledge the risks and dangers associated with participation in the Event and sport of track & field and related activities, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, sickness and disease, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life; loss of or damage to equipment/property; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; contact with other participants, spectators, animals or other natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather conditions; imperfect course or track conditions; land, water and surface hazards; equipment failure; inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the Event Organizers; and other undefined, not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers (“Risks”). I understand that these Risks may be caused in whole or in part by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Event, or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby expressly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses or expenses which I incur as a result of my participation in any Event. 3. I agree to be familiar with and to abide by the Rules and Regulations established for the Event, including but not limited to the Competitive Rules adopted by USA Track & Field and any safety regulations established for the benefit of all participants. I accept sole responsibility for my own conduct and actions while participating in the Event, and the condition and adequacy of my equipment. 4. I hereby Release, Waive and Covenant Not to Sue, and further agree to Indemnify, Defend and Hold Harmless the following parties: USA Track & Field, Inc., its members, member clubs, associations, sport disciplines and divisions;United States Olympic Committee (USOC); the Event Directors, Organizers and Promoters, Sponsors, Advertisers, Coaches and Officials; the Host Organization and the Facility, Venue and Property Owners or Operators upon which the Event takes place; Law Enforcement Agencies and other Public Entities providing support for the Event; and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees and volunteers (Individually and Collectively, the “Released Parties” or “Event Organizers”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorneys fees) of any kind or nature (“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to my participation in the Event, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties. I further agree that if, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such Liabilities which any may be incurred as the result of such claim. I hereby warrant that I am of legal age and competent to enter into this Agreement, that I have read this Agreement carefully, understand its terms and conditions, acknowledge that I will be giving up substantial legal rights by signing it (including the rights of my spouse, children, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns), acknowledge that I have signed this Agreement without any inducement, assurance or guarantee, and intend for my signature to serve as confirmation of my complete and unconditional acceptance of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. I expressly acknowledge that I have read this entry form in its entirety and that I understand and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth herein. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.