AMATEUR ATHLETIC

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Event: Katy 50 Ultramarathon Date: September 18, 2010

In consideration of being allowed to participate in this event, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

• An ultramarathon is a dangerous activity with significant, inherent risks of injury, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and,
• I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS of participating in this event, both known and unknown, including but not limited to, falls, contact with other people or traffic, the effects of weather, and the condition of the course, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEE or other and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
• I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation in this ultramarathon event, and,
• I agree that if I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation in this event, I will remove myself from participation and bring the hazard to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
• I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the RELEASEE Rivermiles, LLC, their officers, officials, agents, representatives, volunteers, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, and,
• I give full permission to this event, Rivermiles, LLC, their officers, officials, agents, representatives, volunteers, and/or employees to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recording, or any other record of this event for any lawful purpose. I have read the above and understood the foregoing waiver, and certify my acceptance and agreement of its terms by signing my name.

I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS AND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY AGREEING TO IT. I AGREE TO THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18) AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION) You will need to have a parent or legal guardian sign a paper copy of the release form before the race start. Mail it to Rivermiles, LLC, 9929 Rosewood Ln, Overland Park, KS 66207.