I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in this event, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity that I and/or my minor child/ward may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with this activity.  I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I and/or my minor child/ward may have as a result of participating in this activity against the Gateway Foundation, Hastings Lake Forest Preserve, Lake County Forest Preserve District, One Stride at a Time Race Committee, Race Time, Inc., and their respective sponsors, officials, agents, volunteers, elected officials, past and present board members and employees (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Parties”).

I do hereby fully release and forever discharge the Parties from any and all claims for injuries, damages or losses that I and/or my minor child/ward may have or which may accrue to me or my minor child/ward arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with this event.  I further agree that this agreement shall be governed by the law of the State of Illinois.

By participating in this event, the Gateway Foundation and the One Stride at a Time Race Committee has the right to reproduce/use videos and photos taken of the event and participants on race day as well as posting of results from the race on the internet.

I have read and fully understand the above assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims.