Joining the Impalas
Membership
Join us! Applications to join the Impala Racing Team with our Winter cohort are now open through November 20, 2024. See the link below to apply.
The Impala Racing Team is deep as it is strong. We have over 170 members of all age groups and running aspirations, many of whom are locally, regionally, and nationally ranked.
Members enjoy the following benefits
Coaching from experienced, knowledgeable coaches
Coached team workouts (1-2 sessions per week)
Training schedules
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, Jane’s Pastry Performer, and Impala of the Quarter
Racing uniforms
Travel support for select races
Subsidized race entry fees for select races
Sponsorship from A Runner's Mind- providing bulk discounts on racing clothing and shoes
Discounts and support from UCAN, The Feed, Whoop, and local PT and bodywork providers
Membership Dues
Annual dues for 2024 are $225 to pay for our coaches, some race entry fees, team travel, Impala parties, uniforms, and general administrative costs. Student members pay reduced dues. The Board of Directors will also make arrangements for financial hardship on a case-by-case basis.
Please contact our New Member Coordinator with any questions.
Standard Applicants
If you have hit our time standards in at least one distance (or are close!), please consider applying. Applications will be open through November 20, 2024.
Application Process
Submit your application.
Applicants who are moved forward in the process after application review will be invited to a phone screen with the New Member Coordinator to take place within a month of when the application is received.
Applicants who are moved forward in the process after the phone screen will be invited to join 4 trial practices to take place July-August for the summer cohort and January-February in the winter cohort.
Applicants who are moved forward in the process after the 4 trial practices will be formally invited to join the team.
Elite Applicants
Elite applicants:
Applicants who have met any elite performance standards for their age group within the past 18 months will be considered year-round on a case-by-case basis if the Standard Application round is closed. Please email the New Member Coordinator if you meet our elite performance standards and would like to apply outside of our Standard Application window. If you are applying in the Standard Application window, please check “Elite” on the application.
Scholarships
Karen Cox Scholarship
We honor the memory of our founder, Karen Cox, with a scholarship that ensures that any Impala member who is short of funds for team dues or race entries can compete without financial concerns. This scholarship is funded from the team treasury and is available to current and new members.
