The undersigned athlete (“Athlete”) on behalf of himself/herself and on behalf of Athlete’s personal representatives, assigns, heirs, executors, and successors hereby fully and forever releases, waives, and discharges Urban Connections (UC), the city(ies), county and state hosting the Event, all municipal agencies whose property and/or personnel are used or in any way assist the Event, all sponsoring or co-sponsoring companies or individuals related to the Event, and all charities associated with the Event, together with their officers, directors, shareholders, successors and assigns, (collectively, “Releasees”) from all liability to the Athlete and his/her personal representatives, assigns, heirs, executors, and successors for loss(es), damage(s) and claims therefor on account of injury to Athlete or his/her property or the resultant death of Athlete, whether caused by the active or passive negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, in connection with Athlete’s participation in the Event (“Losses”), and further covenants not to sue any of the aforementioned parties for such Losses.

Athlete is fully aware of the risks and hazards inherent in participating in the Event and elects to voluntarily participate. Athlete hereby assumes all risks of loss(es), damage(s), or injury(ies) that may be sustained by him/her while participating in the Event. Athlete represents and warrants to the Releasees that he/she is in good physical condition and is able to safely participate in the Event.

Athlete agrees to the use, publication and distribution of his/her name and photograph in broadcasts, newspapers, brochures and other media (including for advertising or sales promotional purposes) without compensation, and hereby waives and releases any claim or right Athlete may otherwise have arising out of such use, publication or distribution.

Athlete acknowledges that the entry fee paid is non-refundable and non-transferable. Athlete acknowledges and agrees that UC, in its sole discretion, may delay or cancel the Event as it deems necessary, including if it believes the conditions on the day of the Event are unsafe. If the Event is delayed or cancelled for any reason, whether or not within the control of Urban Connections, there shall be no refund of the entry fee or any other costs of Athlete in connection with the Event.