I know that running or walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and medically able to participate in the AIDS Run & Walk. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the course. I assume all risks associated with running and walking in this event, including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, automobile and bicycle traffic, and conditions of the road. Having read this waiver and with full knowledge of the risks associated with this event, and in consideration of my entry in the event, I hereby for myself and my heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns, hereby waive and release any and all rights, claims and causes of action I may have for damages that may arise as a result of my participation in the AIDS Run & Walk Chicago (including any pre- and post-event activities) against any of the following: (a) AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Chicago Running and Special Events Management, Special Events Management, the City of Chicago, the Chicago Park District, the owners and operators of Soldier Field, all other sponsors, companies, and individuals associated with the event, and the affiliates, agents, employees, officers, directors, contractors, and successors of all of the foregoing; and (b) medical personnel directed to give medical care including ambulance company and crew, medical director, and medical volunteers. Further, I hereby grant full permission to the sponsors, companies, and individuals associated with the event, and their affiliates, employees, agents and contractors, to use my name, photographs, videotapes, motion pictures in connection with this event, including recording any other record of my participation in this event, for any legitimate purpose, including commercial advertising.