Strength in Numbers
The Impala Racing Team is deep as it is strong. We have over 150 members or all age groups and running aspirations, many of whom are locally, regionally, and nationally ranked.
See below for types of membership benefits and check out our other pages to learn more about the process for joining the team.
Types of Membership
We have two main types of membership: Active and Affiliate. Active members train consistently with the team and receive coaching from our coaches on a regular basis. Impalas who are unable to train with the team (i.e. due to distance) but who race for and/or contribute to the team in other ways are Affiliate members. We also offer discounted Active membership for Students enrolled full time in school. We also grant Honorary memberships on a case-by-case basis to long-standing Impalas who have contributed greatly to the team.
Membership Benefits
Active (including Student and Honorary) members enjoy the benefit of coaching, weekly training sessions, travel support at “away” races and Sponsor benefits. All new members join as Active members. Membership benefits include:
Membership Dues:
Annual dues are used to pay for our coaches, some race entry fees, team travel, Impala parties, uniforms, and general administrative costs. Affiliate and student members pay reduced dues. The Board of Directors will also make arrangements for financial hardship on a case-by-case basis.
See below for types of membership benefits and check out our other pages to learn more about the process for joining the team.
Types of Membership
We have two main types of membership: Active and Affiliate. Active members train consistently with the team and receive coaching from our coaches on a regular basis. Impalas who are unable to train with the team (i.e. due to distance) but who race for and/or contribute to the team in other ways are Affiliate members. We also offer discounted Active membership for Students enrolled full time in school. We also grant Honorary memberships on a case-by-case basis to long-standing Impalas who have contributed greatly to the team.
Membership Benefits
Active (including Student and Honorary) members enjoy the benefit of coaching, weekly training sessions, travel support at “away” races and Sponsor benefits. All new members join as Active members. Membership benefits include:
- Coaching from our two experienced, knowledgeable coaches
- Coached team workouts (1-2 sessions per week)
- Training schedules for two seasons
- Support of 100+ teammates
- Eligibility for PA-USATF race money prizes
- Team events
- Eligibility for team awards like the Founders Cup, Beer of the Year, Peet's Performer of the week, and Impala of the Month
- Racing uniforms
- Sponsorship by A Runner's Mind- providing bulk discounts on racing clothing and shoes
- Discounted running gear at many Bay Area running stores
Membership Dues:
Annual dues are used to pay for our coaches, some race entry fees, team travel, Impala parties, uniforms, and general administrative costs. Affiliate and student members pay reduced dues. The Board of Directors will also make arrangements for financial hardship on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply
***Although we have largely paused our new applicant cycle given the restrictions on gatherings, we strongly encourage any woman of color who is interested in joining the Impalas to reach out directly to our new member coordinator (impalamembership@gmail.com).***
***Although we have largely paused our new applicant cycle given the restrictions on gatherings, we strongly encourage any woman of color who is interested in joining the Impalas to reach out directly to our new member coordinator (impalamembership@gmail.com).***
Application Guidelines:
Standard applicants: If you have met any regular time standards within the past 18 months, we would love to hear from you during our next application cycle. Standard applicants will be reviewed twice per year, typically in December and June.
Elite applicants: If you have met any elite performance standards for your age group within the past 18 months, you are encouraged to apply at any time. Elite applicants will be considered year-round on a case-by-case basis once team practices resume.
Please contact our New Member Coordinator with any questions.
Application Guidelines:
Standard applicants: If you have met any regular time standards within the past 18 months, we would love to hear from you during our next application cycle. Standard applicants will be reviewed twice per year, typically in December and June.
Elite applicants: If you have met any elite performance standards for your age group within the past 18 months, you are encouraged to apply at any time. Elite applicants will be considered year-round on a case-by-case basis once team practices resume.
Please contact our New Member Coordinator with any questions.
