Please accept my race entry or volunteer entry for the 2025 Lakestride Half Marathon or Lakestride 5K or 10k or Fun Run in Ludington. I warrant that I am physically fit for the event I enter or the tasks required for the volunteer job(s) I have selected. I, for myself as well as for my heirs, executors, administrators, trustees, and assigns, waive any rights I may have against Lakestride Half Marathon or Lakestride 5K or 10k or Fun Run in Ludington,  race officials, sponsors or volunteers for any fatality, injuries and/or damages, including, but not limited to, demands or actions for negligence, premises liability, emotional injury, intentional conduct, tort claims, and any other actions or demands of whatsoever nature I have or may have in connection with my participation in the Lakestride Half Marathon or Lakestride 5K or 10k or Fun Run in Ludington, and otherwise agree to hold these entities harmless for damage or injuries of any kind arising out of my participation in this event.  In addition, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 and/or other communicable diseases by participating in this event. I acknowledge that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 in connection with my participation in this event and personally assume this risk. 

I also authorize Lakestride Half Marathon or Lakestride 5K  or 10k or Fun Run in Ludington, to utilize any photographs, personal narrative, interviews, or audio and video recording of my participation in any Lakestride Half Marathon or Lakestride 5K  or 10k or Fun Run in Ludington event for any and all purposes.

I acknowledge the no refund policy and understand what it says, and freely and voluntarily sign it.