Waiver
WAIVER AND RELEASE. I understand that running the Ice Age Trail race is a potentially hazardous activity, in which injuries and death may occur and am choosing to engage in this race is at my own risk. I am voluntarily participating in this activity and assuming all risk of injury or contraction of any illness or medical condition that might result therefrom, at any present or future time, or any damage of any real or personal property.
I hereby release the Badgerland Striders Runners Club, its agents and employees, volunteers, the counties of Waukesha, Walworth & Jefferson, the towns of La Grange, Palmyra & Whitewater, emergency medical personnel and the Department of Natural Resources and all sponsors, their representatives and successors, from any and all claims or causes of action including but not limited to acts arising out of any action or inaction, regardless of any degree of negligence and/or carelessness. This Waiver and Release of all liability includes, without limitation, falls, contact with other participants, contact with other individuals or vehicles on or off the trail, the effects of the weather, including but not limited to high heat, humidity, lightning, wind, and/or rain, traffic and the conditions of the road, vehicles and bikes on the trail, injuries which may occur as a result of use of any facility or its improper maintenance, negligent instruction or supervision, loss of consortium, slipping and falling at any time, and/or any risks known or unknown to me. I acknowledge that I have carefully read this Waiver and fully understand its release of all liability. In addition, I hereby waive any right by, or on behalf of, myself, spouse or any child (minor or otherwise) to assert legal action for any of the activities described in this paragraph. I understand that Badgerland Striders Runners Club staff, volunteers, agents, and employees are not physical or medical experts of any kind. I hereby grant Badgerland Striders Runners Club staff, volunteers, agents, and assigns permission to, at their discretion, render temporary first aid to me in the event of any illness and if deemed necessary, to seek medical help, including the calling of an ambulance for transport to any health care facility or hospital.
Badgerland Striders Runners Club assumes no liability for actions of Runner. In addition to and not in limitation of any of its obligations hereunder, Runner shall, to the extent permitted by law, protect, indemnify, save, defend and hold harmless the Badgerland Striders, its officers, officials, volunteers, employees, and agents from and against any and all liabilities, claims for compensation, obligations, claims, damages, penalties, causes of action, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, for which the Badgerland Striders, its officers, officials, volunteers, employees, and agents may become obligated by reason of any accident, injury or death of persons, civil or constitutional right violation, or loss of or damage to tangible property, or any claim made under any federal or state law arising out of any act of Runner.
PHOTOGRAPHS. I hereby give permission for Badgerland Striders Running Club to use any photographs, video or other record of events for promotional or other purposes.
OBLIGATIONS. I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my acceptance of this waiver, I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, and am in good health, and I am properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I have read the rules of the race and agree to abide by them. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to study and learn the trail in advance and to run 50 miles, 50K or 13.1 miles on the official course to get an official time and belt buckle. Running any distance less than 50 miles, 50K or 13.1 miles will result in disqualification.
REFUNDS. No refunds will be given at any time, regardless of the reason, including runner disqualification. Course officials reserve the right to cancel the event at any time, for any reason. By signing this waiver, I consent that I am not entitled to a refund if the event is cancelled before or during the event.
Agree to waiver by checking here.By agreeing to this waiver you submit to the terms and conditions as set forth by this event and certify that you have provided true and accurate information as requested through this registration process. |