I acknowledge that the First State Duathlon is a potentially hazardous activity and carries with it potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. I am aware of the inherent risks (physical and otherwise) involved in participating in the First State Duathlon, and I HEREBY VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN THE FIRST STATE DUATHLON. I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently trained for participation in this event, and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified health professional. Having read this waiver and in consideration for my participation in the race, I, for myself as well as for my heirs, executors, administrators, trustees, and assigns, or anyone else who may claim or sue on my behalf, and I expressly acknowledge that it is my intent to take these actions: (a) I AGREE to abide by the rules adopted for the FIRST STATE DUATHLON; (b) I AGREE that prior to participating in the event, I will inspect the race course, facilities, equipment, and areas to be used and if I believe any to be unsafe I will advise the person supervising the event, activity, facility, or area; (c) I AGREE TO WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, OR LIABILITIES FOR DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, PARTIAL OR PERMANENT DISABILITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, MEDICAL OR HOSPITAL BILLS, THEFT OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ECONOMIC LOSSES AND LOSS AND/OR STOLEN ITEMS, PREMISES LIABILITY, EMOTIONAL INJURY, INTENTIONAL CONDUCT, TORT CLAIMS, AND ANY OTHER ACTIONS OR DEMANDS WHICH ARISE OUT OF OR RELATE TO MY PARTICIPATION IN, OR MY TRAVELING TO AND FROM THE EVENT, THE FOLLOWING PERSONS OR ENTITIES: Spur Impact Association, Innovincent LLC, Urban Bike Project of Wilmington, series sponsors and sponsors of the First State Duathlon, race directors, employees, event owners, volunteers, and the officers, directors, employees, representatives, volunteers, and agents of any of the above; (d) I ALSO ASSUME ANY AND ALL OTHER RISKS associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls, contact and/or crashes with other participants, effects of weather including heat and/or humidity, defective equipment, the condition of the roads and trails, water hazards, and any hazard that may be posed by spectators of volunteers, and all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I further acknowledge that these risks include risks that may be the negligence of the persons or entities mentioned above in paragraph (c) or other persons or entities; (e) I AGREE NOT TO SUE ANY OF THE PERSONS OR ENTITIES MENTIONED ABOVE IN PARAGRAPH (c) for any of the claims, losses, or liabilities that I have waived, released or discharged herein; (f) I INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE PERSONS AND ENTITIES MENTIONED IN PARAGRAPH (c) for any and all claims made or liabilities assessed against them as a result of (i) my actions or inactions, (ii) the actions, inactions or negligence of others including those parties hereby indemnified; (iii) the conditions of the facilities, equipment, or areas where the event is being conducted; (iv) the competitive rules; or (v) any other harm caused by an occurrence related to the First State Duathlon; (g) I GRANT PERMISSION for the use of my name and/or likeness relating to my participation in the First State Duathlon, and I waive all right to any future compensation to which I may otherwise be entitled as a result of the use of my likeness; and (h) I UNDERSTAND and accept that my entry fee is non-refundable under any circumstance.