I know that participating in this athletic event is a potentially hazardous activity. I certify that I am properly trained and have obtained my physician's permission to participate. In my participation I assume all risks associated with this event including, but not limited to: injuries, falls, collisions, contact with other participants, contact with vehicular traffic, the effects of weather, including cold, heat or high humidity, lightning, rain, snow, hail, or ice. I agree to participate in the spirit of fair sportsmanship with respect to other participants, and will abide by rules and decisions of the race administrators and governing officials. I will pay the additional replacement cost of $35 if the timing chip assigned to me is not returned after the race. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of my acceptance into this event, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Kemper Tech, Inc (dba RunRace), all sponsors and all of their representatives, and successors, and beneficiaries, and benefactors, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, the State of Illinois from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event though that liability my arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.

As a late-entry/wait-list runner I acknowledge that there may be a delay in delivery of my Paleozoic Trail Runs finishers' medal, and that there may be an additional cost for shipping/handling should I request that my finishers' medal be sent to me via U.S. Mail. I agree to pay such shipping/handling costs.