Joining the Impalas
Membership
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, Whoop, and local PT and bodywork providers
Membership Dues
Annual dues for 2025 are $225 for members ($130 for students) 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.
Steps to Join:
Applications are now OPEN for our next cohort of Impalas! The application will be open from November 1st to November 30th, 2025. Please fill out the form below to apply and you will hear back from us by December 15th, 2025!
1. Fill out the goolge form below to apply!
2. By December 15th, you will be notified if you have advanced to the next stage - a 15 minute phone call with our New Member Coordinator. These will take place December 15 - 31st.
3. By January 15th, you will be notifiedif you have advanced to the next stage - 4 trial practices. Those practices are expected to begin January 20th or 27th, 2026.
4. After completing four trials, applicants will be notified if they are invited to join the team!
Standard Applicants
If you have hit our time standards in at least one distance (or are close!), please consider applying. Applications are open twice a year in the spring and fall, typically in March-April and October-November. Keep an eye on the website and social media for the application window.
Application Process
Submit your application during the application window.
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.
