150k RACE REGISTRATION

In consideration of the acceptance of my Application for entry in the Arctic Circle Winter Races, I hereby freely agree to make the following contractual representations and agreements. I fully realize the dangers of participating in a winter extreme race held in the Finnish Lapland wilderness during winter conditions and fully assume the risk associated with such participation, including but not limited to the following dangers: Hypothermia, frostbite, collision with pedestrians, vehicles, snowmobiles, wildlife encounters or domestic animals and other racers and fixed or moving objects, dangers arising from surface hazards, equipment failure, inadequate safety equipment, weather conditions, freezing temperatures and extreme cold and the possibility of serious physical and/or mental trauma and injury, including death, associated with winter athletic competition. I also acknowledge and assume the risk that I may become injured or incapacitated in a location where it is difficult or impossible for me to receive medical aid in time to avoid physical injury or even death. Knowing these facts, I, my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, assigns and successors in interest (hereafter collectively “successors”) hereby hold harmless and waive, release and the sanctioning organization, the promoter and any promoting organization(s) and their board of directors, property owners, law enforcement agencies, all public entities, special districts, and properties (and their respective agents, officials, volunteers and employees) through or by which the event will be held from any and all rights and claims for any and all damages which may be sustained by my participation in or associated with the event, or travel to or return from the event. I understand the risks of winter sports and winter camping and I have carefully read, understand and voluntarily accept the terms of this release of liability. By ACCEPT IT below, I also agree that I have read through the Arctic Circle Winter Races race rules located at: arcticraces.com I agree it is my sole responsibility to be familiar with the race course, the rules of the sanctioning body, and the special regulations of the event. I understand and agree that situations may arise during the race which may be beyond the immediate control of the race officials, organizers, volunteers, lodge owner or locals along the Arctic Circle Winter Races. All fees for rescue and evacuations off the course are in my own responsibility. I accept responsibility for the conditions and adequacy of my equipment and training. I have no physical or mental condition which, to my knowledge, would endanger myself or others if I participate in this event, or would interfere with my ability to participate in this event. I agree that it is at the sole discretion of the race director to change the rules at any time in the interest of safety and sportsmanship or for any reason deemed appropriate by the Arctic Circle Winter Races officials and I agree to abide by those rules. I understand that the race officials may pull any participant out of the event in the interest of the community, law, safety, time, sportsmanship; due to suspicion of cheating, acts of nature or any reason deemed appropriate by the Arctic Circle Winter Races officials. I agree, for myself and successors, that the above representations are contractually binding, and are not mere recitals, and that should I or any of my successors assert any claim in contravention of this agreement, I or my successors shall be liable for the expenses (including legal fees) incurred by the other party or parties in defending, unless the other party or parties are finally adjusted liable on such claims for wilful and wanton negligence. This agreement may not be modified orally, and a waiver of any provision shall not be construed as a modification of or as consent to another provision herein or as consent to any subsequent waiver of modification.I hereby grant permission for the free use of my name, any photos, videotapes, recordings or any other record of me for any purpose without limitation or compensation.