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Terms & Conditions

PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Please read this document carefully.  It Contains Important Information and Must be Signed Prior to Participation

I, the undersigned participant, agree and acknowledge as follows:

That there are risks involved and/or associated with this Relay.  Some of these risks include, but are not limited to, risks associated with:  navigation, weather, animals, terrain, physical exertion, dehydration, vehicular traffic and actions of other people including other participants, volunteers, by-standers, and Relay producers.  I understand that some of the risks arising from or related to the Relay are inherent, that is, they cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.  I agree to assume responsibility for the risks identified in this document and for those risks not specifically identified both inherent risks and non-inherent risks.

My participation in the Relay is purely voluntary.  No one is forcing or requiring me to participate and I choose to participate in spite of the known and unknown risks.

I understand that participation in the Relay could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to me, to property, or to third parties.  

RELEASE OF LIABIITY:  I HAVE AREAD, UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.  BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AGREE AND PROMISE TO ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL THE RISKS OF THE ACTIVITIES WHICH I AM TO ENGAGE IN.  I AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE THE STATE OF ALASKA, THE ALASKA STATE TROOPERS, ANY AND ALL VOLUNTEERS OF THE RELAY, THE WISH UPON THE NORTH STAR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH IT, ANY CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE THROUGH WHICH THE RELAY PASSES, ANY COMPANY THAT MAKES A DONATION TO THE RELAY AND ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, AND LOSSES ASERTED BY OR ON BEHALF OF ME ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT OR THIS AGREEMENT.  THIS RELEASE INCLUDES LOSS, INJURY, ILLNESS, DAMAGE OR DEATH CLAIMED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY OF THE ABOVE ENTITIES OR INDIVIDUALS.  I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS DOCUMENT RELEASES ALL THE ABOVE ENTITIES AND INDIVUALS FOR ACTONS OR INACTIONS IN THE FUTURE.  This Release will be binding upon the undersigned and their assignees, subrogees, distributes, heirs, next of kin, executors, personal representatives and administrators of the signatories and may be pled by all the above entities and individuals as a complete bar and defense against any claim, demand, action by or on behalf of the Participant.  

I warrant and represent that I am in good health and able to participate in this Relay.  I understand that Relay volunteers reserve the right to deny me or any other person participation before or during the Relay if it appears that I or any other person poses a potential risk to himself/herself or others.

I understand that Relay volunteers reserve the right to take photographic or film records of me in connection with the event and hereby agree that Relay producers may use any such photographic or film records for promotional and/or commercial purposes, as well as approve such use by third parties with whom Relay producers may engage in joint marketing, without any remuneration to me.  I hereby assign all rights, title and interest I may have in or to any and all media in which my name or likeness may be used to Relay producers.

I agree to defend, hold harmless and indemnify Relay volunteers and Wish Upon the North Star from any claim, liability, loss, damages or expenses resulting from a claim brought by a fellow participant, rescuer, or any other person for loss or damage caused by my conduct.  In the event that the Relay or anyone acting on behalf of the Relay is required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.  Any dispute between the Relay volunteers and me and/or my heirs or successors concerning, relating to or referencing this Agreement, the Relay, or any information and/or literature concerning the Relay shall be resolved exclusively in the State of Alaska, Third Judicial District at Anchorage.  Such proceedings will be governed by substantive Alaska law.

I agree to the terms above, and submission of the following form represents my legally binding digital signature on said AGREEMENT.

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Leg Selection

Identify each leg you wish to participate in. You are not limited to the number of legs. You must provide your own equipment for all legs selected with the exception of the Rafting Leg. You are also responsible for your own transportation to and from the checkpoints.

Legs colored red can accommodate a limited number of participants; you will be contacted for availability. Highest fundraising participants will have first option for participation in these limited legs.

For exact start times, specific locations, and a course map, see the Relay Info page.

Leg	Activity	Miles	Description
1	Run	10	A run from Fort Wainwright to Ester on streets of Fairbanks and Parks Highway. The terrain is very easy with some hills. Distance is 10 miles.
2	Bike	25	A bicycle ride from Ester to Clear Air Force Base. The terrain is moderate to difficult until Nenana and then becomes flatto Clear Air Force Base for the rest of the route. This section is approximately 75 miles long and divided into three, 25- mile legs.
3	Bike	25
4	Bike	25
5	Bike	11	A mountain bike section from Clear Air Force Base to milepost 276 at the Jack Coghill Bridge on a moderately levelsection of wooded trail. Distance is 11 miles.
6	Bike	25	A road bicycle portion on the Parks Highway from milepost 276 at the Coghill Bridge to mile post 178 at Hurricanethrough Healy, Windy Pass, McKinley Village and Cantwell. This leg has four portions of 25 miles each.
7	Bike	25
8	Bike	25
9	Bike	25
10	Hike	16	A tough hike through rugged country crossing through some thick wooded terrain, canyons, and creeks. The hike is 16miles in length and will be somewhat strenuous. The hike begins at Hurricane Gulch and ends at Gold Creek on the Big Susitna. Participants on this leg WILL NOT be able to participate also in Leg 11.
FULL	Raft	38	A raft trip on the Big Susitna from Gold creek to Talkeetna Landing. Four rafts will be captained by professional rafters.The length is 38 miles. Participants on this leg WILL NOT be able to participate also in Leg 10.
12	Run	15	A run through Talkeetna from the banks of the Susitna on the paved bike path to milepost 99 of the Parks Highway. Theterrain is fairly level with some minor hills. Length is 15 miles.
13	Bike	28	A road bicycle portion from milepost 99 to Willow Fishhook Road at milepost 71. The terrain is undulating with someminor hills. Length is 28 miles.
14	Bike	16	A mountain bike portion on Willow Fishhook Road to the top of Hatcher Pass. Leg 14 is fairly level with a gradualincline. Leg 15 has a significant incline, rising to 3,886 feet in elevation. Each segment is 16 miles.
15	Bike	16
16	Bike	10	A run down from the summit of Hatcher Pass to Palmer. Section 16 is a steep decline to the Shell gas station. Section 17is fairly level with some minor hills. Each section is 10 miles.
17	Bike	10
18	Handcar	7.5	A railroad handcar section from Palmer to the Parks/Glenn Interchange. The terrain is level with a downhill grade.Length is 7.5 miles. Limited number of participants, depending upon number of handcarts.
19	Bike	30	A road bicycle portion alongside the Glenn Highway from the Parks/Glenn Highway Interchange to the bike trailstarting at the Peters Creek exit. Continuing on the bike path following the highway through Eagle River to the Hans Roelle Weigh Station. Undulating topography with some incline. Length is 30 miles.
20	Run	12	A run on the bike path alongside the Glenn Highway from the Hans Roelle Weigh Station adjacent to Fort Richardson.Continuing along Boniface to Alaska State Troopers headquarters on Tudor Road. Distance 12 miles.
21	Hike	18	A hike from AST headquarters to the community of Indian, ending at the Indian ballfields parking lot. The first portionis heavily wooded with some wetlands through Campbell tract. The second portion is a moderate to steep climb along graveled trails that gradually climb with a total elevation gain of 3,500 feet. The last portion is a very steep climb and then a steep descent, both along a well-maintained path. Length is 18 miles.
22	Bike	10	A family bicycle ride on the bike path from Indian Creek to the Alyeska Day Lodge. Terrain is very easy alongsideTurnagain Arm with some hills. Length is 10 miles.
23	Bike	30	A road bike portion from Alyeska Resort Day Lodge in Girdwood to Johnson Pass Trailhead. The road is very level forthe first half and them climbs up to Turnagain Pass and finishes with a downhill to the trail head. The distance is 30 miles with a 900 foot elevation gain.
24	Hike	23	24 A hike across Johnson Pass. The trail winds through mountainous terrain and is moderate to difficult. Terminates atTrail Lakes Hatchery. Length is 23 miles with an elevation gain of 1,000 feet from trailhead.
25	Kayak	13	A kayaking portion from the Trail Lakes hatchery on Upper and Lower Trail Lakes. There will be a minor portagearound Trail River. The leg finishes on Kenai Lake at Primrose. Length is 13 miles.
26	Run	9	A run from Primrose Campground to the Sea Life Center in Seward. The first portion is level then begins a moderateclimb to the top of the pass. From there the highway curves downhill to the city of Seward. Each portion is 9 miles.
27	Run	9

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