In consideration of my participation in the Cupcake Classic 5K and/or any pre- or post-Event activities, I, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns, waive any and all rights, claims and causes of action I have or may have against any Race Organizer that may arise as a result of my participation in the Event (may include but is not limited to the following:  Village of Downers Grove, Downers Grove Park District, all sponsors, agents, vendors and contractors of or for the Event). In addition, I hereby release Noah’s Hope, the VanHoutan family, the Village of Downers Grove and the Downers Grove Park District from any liability in the Cupcake Classic 5K. I know that all of the following may occur: Hazards: I know that running or walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running or walking in the Cupcake Classic 5K. I also understand that running or walking this 5K course can result in heart attacks and any other fatal health conditions.  I also know that issues may arise including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I acknowledge that entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable for any reason, and that the official race director reserves the right in the event of emergency or local or national disaster to cancel the Event or to change the day or time, and that in the event of a cancellation or change, there is no refund of the entry fee.