In consideration for being allowed to participate with the GYC (Generation Youth Christ) Northwest 5K race event and related activities March 28, 2024, I, the undersigned, understand, acknowledge and agree that: (1) The risk of injury and/or death from the activities involved in the 5K race at or near Spokane Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church, Spokane, Washington, including, but not limited to, (i) sprains, strains; (ii) dehydration, any/all medical issues; (iii) fractures and broken bones; (iv) heat and cold related injuries; (v) over-use syndrome; (vi) animal bites, tick bites, snake bites, scorpion bites, and stings; (vii) contact with poisonous plants; (viii) accidents involving, walking, running, or other obstacles; (ix) injury resulting from falls, contact with other participants, weather, traffic and conditions of the road & course; (x) potential for permanent paralysis and/or death; (xi) dismemberment; and (xii) getting lost. (2) I FREELY ASSUME AND KNOWINGLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERS AND ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY PARTICIPATION. (3) I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and/or next of kin, forever and knowingly WAIVE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE GYC Northwest, their officers, directors, representatives, volunteers, officials, agents and/or employees, affiliates, subsidiaries, and/or assigns, owners and lessors of the premises used to conduct the event (collectively, “Releasees”) WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, and/or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. I FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS RELEASEES FROM ANY AND ALL LOSS, LIABILITY, CLAIM, COST OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES. (4) I verify that I am free from illnesses, injuries and defects, that would inhibit my participation, and that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in all activities associated with the event. I understand that fitness and training is needed for this 5K activity and that GYC Northwest is not providing medical/first aid assistance. My participation in the event and associated activities is entirely voluntary. (5) I consent to the administration of first aid and/or other medical treatment in the event of injury or illness and hereby release and indemnify Releasees from any and all liability or claims resulting and/or arising from any such treatment. (6) I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the above parties to use any photographs, video footage, motion pictures, audio recordings or any other record of this event in perpetuity and I understand that I shall not be entitled to any compensation therefore. (7) I understand that for any unforeseen reason or accident, I cannot make it out and I need to be assisted by emergency vehicles, I will be liable for all costs associated with the emergency medical evacuation via air or land and for all medical expenses incurred. I agree I am fully responsible for obtaining any medical insurance.