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The YMCA of Southwestern Indiana does not authorize the use of photographs that appear on this site. All marathon-related photographs are copyrighted and the use of such are authorized to the YMCA only in the context of this website.

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Furthermore, the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana will not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of this website. This electronic publication is provided to you "as is", without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or noninfringement.

The nutritional and training material provided on this site is not intended to be a substitute for medical counseling. The site is intended to help you make informed decisions about your training and running techniques. This information is to be used as a guideline; it is not meant to be a substitute for a medically prescribed resting, dieting or exercising. If you are currently on a medical prescription or have any specific medical conditions that require you to be on one, please consult your physician before doing any running exercises for the marathon.

The information on this website, including the Training Program, is NOT intended as a substitute for the medical advice and supervision of your personal physician. Please consult your doctor immediately in case of any pain, illness, or injury.

By registering for the Evansville Half Marathon, you agree, warrant and covenant as follows:

I know that running or walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained. I also know that, although police protection will be provided, there will be traffic on the course route. I assume the risk of running into traffic. I also assume any and all other risks associated with running this event including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather including high heat and/or humidity, and the condition of the roads, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.

Knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim in my behalf, covenant not to sue, and waive, release and discharge the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, all sponsors, the State of Indiana, City of Evansville, Vanderburgh County and Race Officials and volunteers, any and all claims of liability for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of, or in the course of my participation in this event.

This Release and Waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. The undersigned further grants full permission to the YMCA, all sponsors and/or agents authorized by them, to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any purpose. Application for minors will be accepted only with parent’s signature.

For additional information, email dykstra@ymca.evansville.net.