PARTICIPANT WAIVER, RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT PARKLANDS FOUNDATION BIKE RIDE July 12, 2025
I, the participant submitting an entry for participation in the ParkLands Foundation Bike Ride on July 12, 2025 understand, accept, agree, warrant and covenant as follows:
Waiver and Release: I intend to be legally bound and do hereby waive and forever release any and all right and claims or damages or injuries that I may have against the Event Director, ParkLands Foundation, ParkLands Foundation Board of Directors, Bloomington Cycle and Fitness, Lexington Recreation and Parks Department, McLean County, Woodford County Dale Township, White Oak Township, Money Creek Township, Gridley Township, El Paso Township, Palestine Township and Kansas Township and all of their agents, servants and employees assisting with the event, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees (hereinafter the RELEASED PARTIES) for any and all injuries or damages to me or my personal property. This release includes any claims, demands, obligations, liabilities, causes of action, suits, damages, benefits, costs, losses of services, expenses, debts, and any other claims and demands of any kind and nature whatsoever whether based on breach of contract, tort, or other theory of recovery, whether in law or in equity, and whether for alleged or actual damages, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, or other losses or expenses, as well as all potential claims of whatsoever kind or nature relating to any and all damages or other losses, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen. This release further covers all injuries and/or damages suffered by me before, during or after the event, or while traveling to or from the event, even if caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other fault of the parties or person or persons I am hereby releasing, by the dangerous or defective condition of any property or equipment owned, maintained or controlled by them and/or because of their liability without fault. I recognize, intend and understand that this release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees. I FULLY UNDERSTAND I AM FOREVER GIVING UP IN ADVANCE ANY RIGHT TO SUE OR MAKE ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE RELEASED PARTIES I AM RELEASING IF I SUFFER SUCH INJURIES AND DAMAGES EVEN THOUGH I DO NOT KNOW WHAT OR HOW EXTENSIVE THOSE INJURIES AND DAMAGES MIGHT BE AND AM VOLUNTARILY ASSUMING THE RISK OF SUCH INJURIES AND DAMAGES.
Indemnification and Hold Harmless: I also agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE RELEASED PARTIES harmless from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees, brought as a result of my involvement in these activities and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.
Assumption of Risks: I know that participating is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and participate unless I am medically able to do so and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions, and waive any and all claims which I might have based on any of those and other risks typically found in participating in this event. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this event that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that a licensed Medical Doctor has verified my physical condition.
In the event of an illness, accident, injury or medical emergency arising during the event I hereby authorize and give my consent to the Event Director to secure from any accredited hospital, clinic and/ or physician any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care from any licensed healthcare professional. I agree that I will be fully responsible for payment of any and all medical and services and treatment expenses rendered to me including but not limited to emergency services, medical transport, medications, treatment and hospitalization.
By submitting this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above release and waiver.
Further, in consideration of this being an amateur event I grant permission and release the rights to ParkLands Foundation to use my name, voice and images of myself in any photographs, motion pictures, results, publications or any other print, videographic or electronic recording of this event for legitimate purposes without obligation to me.
COVID-19: In signing this Release, I acknowledge that ParkLands Foundation has reviewed pertinent standards and guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health & Fitness Business Guidelines issued by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity as a part of its “Restore Illinois” Plan. I further acknowledge that ParkLands Foundation has adopted such guidelines for this event where appropriate. I agree to conduct myself in complete adherence to said guidelines for this event such as keeping a proper distance from other riders, wearing a mask and using hand sanitizers as well as all other guidelines in order to ensure my health and safety as well as the health and safety of all persons associated in any way with the event. I acknowledge that COVID-19 is highly contagious and despite reasonable efforts to minimize my exposure by the RELEASED PARTIES, I could still come into contact with and become ill with the virus. In signing this Release, I further attest that 1) I have not been outside of the United States within the last fourteen (14) days of the ride, 2) I have not been in contact with or cared for someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past fourteen (14) days, 3) I have not been in contact with anyone who has been outside the United States within the last fourteen (14) days, and 4) I have not experienced any cold or flu-like symptoms within the past fourteen (14) days, including, but not limited to, fever, cough, sore throat, respiratory illness, and/or difficulty breathing. In consideration of participating in the ride and using the facilities set up for the ride and other good and valuable consideration, in the event that I contract COVID-19 following my participation in the ride or any portion therein, I forever promise, release, acquit, and discharge, any and all right and claims or damages or injuries that I may have against the RELEASED PARTIES of and from any and all past, present, and future claims, demands, obligations, liabilities, actions, causes of action, suits, damages, benefits, costs, losses of services, expenses, debts, and any other claims and demands of any and every kind and nature whatsoever arising from said COVID-19 diagnosis. In the event of my death, this Release shall be binding on my estate, beneficiaries, successors, and assigns.