For this version of Paleozoic Trail Runs all attendees will be required to wear facial masks while not running, and observe 6-feet social distancing practices as prescribed by the guidelines of Restore Illinois Phase 4. Special restrictions limit maximum number of participants to 50 at an event gathering. I have chosen my preferred date -or- will be assigned a date of participation, and will attend only on that date to allow others the chance of participation. All in attendance will be subject to no-touch temperature screening. As a participant I agree to abide by these special requirements.
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 bicycle and vehicular traffic, contact with other persons who're not event participants, encounters with animals, 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 volunteers, 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.
For participants of Friday/Saturday/Sunday racing... Friday/Saturday/Sunday event starting times will all match: 8:30 am for the Paleozoic 50-Km; 9:30 am for Paleozoic 25-Km.
Because this version of Paleozoic Trail Runs will be conducted over the span of multiple days results will not be finalized until all racing is complete, and each day's results are merged. It will be the responsibility of award recipients to retrieve their award, or cover the cost of shipping and handling for awards that are not claimed in person.
For late-entry/wait-list runners... 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.