What comes with a membership
Membership in the Pamakid Runners club includes access to a supportive, inclusive community of runners in the San Francisco Bay Area, subsidized coaching, and various racing and social perks.
🏃 Racing & Coaching Perks
Subsidized Race Entries: Most USA Track & Field Pacific Association (PA/USATF) series races—including road, cross-country, and mountain-ultra-trail (MUT) events—are partially or fully funded by the club for active members.
Subsidized Coaching: Members get access to affordable, expert coaching to help improve their performance and meet fitness goals.
Team Competition: Opportunities to compete on competitive or casual racing teams in the annual PA/USATF race series.
👟 Group Workouts & Training
Weekly Track Workouts: Regular club member meetings every Wednesday morning at 6:15 AM at Kezar Track in San Francisco.
Group Runs: Access to scheduled group runs around the Bay Area, which are open to everyone looking to build training consistency.
🍩 Social & Community Events
Club Socials: Access to signature annual events like the club picnic and BBQ, movie nights, running camps, drinks and dinner socials, and brunch runs.
Volunteer Opportunities: A chance to give back by volunteering at club-hosted major races like the San Francisco Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run and the PamaBEAST Series, which help fund local health-focused non-profits.
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FAQs
How do I become a member?
Click this link.
What do I need in order to apply for race reimbursements?
In addition to being a Pamakid member, if you are over the age of 16, you also need a USATF membership and affiliation to the Pamakids. Sign up here: link.
Can I be a member even if I don’t race with the Pamakids?
Yes! Racing is not required for membership. We organize plenty of social and non-competitive running events.