<< Waiver and Acknowledgements RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY TO:
THE ORGANIZERS and the VOLUNTEERS of the Wendigo Ultra and Grand Departs on Saturday February 21st and Sunday February 22nd, 2026 –all day(s). DEFINITION In this agreement the term “Ultra, Ultramarathon, Fatbiking, Snowbiking, Running and Skiing” shall include all activities in any way related to road, off-road, snowmobile routes, trail travel, including, but not limited to, all season conditions, riding, running or skiing on any surface, including snow and ice surfaces, navigating obstacles, both natural and man-made, participating in group riding or events, or automobile interaction while attending said activity. ASSUMPTION OF RISK I am aware that riding, running or skiing involves many risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: accidents which occur while riding on road, trail or navigating obstacles, elements inherent in a road, trail or forest environment, recklessness or negligence of other individuals, and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE VOLUNTEER EVENT ORGANIZERS TO SAFEGUARD AND PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF ACTIVITIES. I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL RISKS, DANGER AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH RIDING, RUNNING OR SKIING AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM. I am aware that the physical exertion required in riding, running or skiing and the forces exerted on the body can activate or aggravate pre-existing physical injuries, conditions, symptoms or congenital defects. I understand that if I know or suspect that my physical condition may be incompatible with riding, running or skiing that I should refrain from such activity and seek medical advice before undertaking further activity. RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT In consideration of the Volunteer Event Organizers agreeing to my participation in this event and permitting my use of its route, parking, and other facilities, and for other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, I hereby agree as follows: TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may have in the future against THE VOLUNTEER EVENT ORGANIZERS AND REPRESENTATIVES, the County of Renfrew, land owners, trail builders and managers, including the County of Renfrew AND the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (all of whom are hereinafter referred to as the “RELEASEES”) AND TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expenses or injury including death that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my participation in any riding, running or skiing activity, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS’ LIABILITY ACT, R.S.O. 1990, C. 0.2, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES AND FURTHER INCLUDING FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF THE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES REFERRED TO ABOVE. 1. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation in riding, running or skiing activities: 2. That this Agreement shall be effecting and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns, in the event of my death. 3. That this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and any litigation involving the parties to this Agreement shall be brought within the Province of Ontario. In entering into this Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of riding, running or skiing, other than what is set forth in this agreement. I have read and understood this agreement prior to signing it. I am aware that by signing this Agreement I am waiving certain legal rights which I or my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns may have against the Releasees. I have read and I accept the above waiver and/or acknowledgements for myself and any immediate family members (spouse and children) as indicated on the following registration form pages.