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As a condition of my participation as a runner in the Downtown Dash event being held in Edwardsville, Illinois on August 18, 2018 (“Event”), I agree, acknowledge and represent as follows:

1.  Intending to be legally bound, with respect to each Releasee (defined below), I am assuming all risks, am releasing from all liability, am waiving all rights, and am agreeing not to sue for any and all rights and claims that I may have regarding any and all losses or damages, whether to property or for personal injury or death, that may be suffered by me, directly or indirectly, in connection with, or arising out of, my participation in or association with the Event, or travel to or from the Event, whether caused by the negligence of a Releasee or otherwise. This release is intended to construed as broadly as the law allows.

2.   “Releasee” means each of the following and each of their respective employees, agents, volunteers, members, officers, and invitees:  Final Race Lap Management, Inc.; Rotary Club of Edwardsville; each governmental entity in any way connected with the Event, including the City of Edwardsville; Chronotrack; Athlinks; each sponsor, promoter and organizer of the Event;  each person who owns or leases real estate that is on or adjacent to the Event’s location; medical and law enforcement personnel providing services at the Event; and all other Event participants. 

3.   I am at least 18 years of age and am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in the Event.  I understand the hazards associated with running races such as the Event, including tripping hazards, roadway obstructions, features and defects like potholes, cracks and curbs, equipment (fixed and unfixed) used to mark the course or otherwise in connection with the Event, and the risk that motorists, cyclists, pedestrians or other participants may cause injury due to negligence, intentional conduct, or otherwise.  (If under age 18, the runner’s parent or guardian shall enter into this agreement on the runner’s behalf as a condition of the runner’s participation in the Event.)

4.   My promises made above are legally binding upon me, my heirs, executors, legal representatives, and successors in interest.  I have read this release carefully and I understand and agree to its terms.

I am the parent or guardian of registered minor (Child).  My Child is fit for this Event and I consent to my Child’s participation in it.  I have read and understand the above binding obligations. In consideration of allowing my Child to participate, I agree that the provisions above shall likewise bind me, my Child, and our respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, and successors in interest.