JAMBAR Impala Stampede 2026

Distances and entry

• JAMBAR Impala Stampede 5K - Adult registration — $70.25
• JAMBAR Impala Stampede 5K - Registration for ages 18 and under — $38.29
• Kids' Mile - Ages 12 and under — $22.31
• Kids' 400m Dash - Ages 8 and under — $16.98

About JAMBAR Impala Stampede 2026

Join us in the eighth annual running of the Impala Stampede 5K, Kids' Mile, and Kids' 400m Dash, now with JAMBAR as our title sponsor! The 5K is part of the Pacific Association-USA Track & Field (PA USAT&F) Road Short Course Grand Prix Series*. It is held in the beauty of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on the JFK magnificent mile and around the stunning Blue Heron Lake. The event is open to the entire running community and will include an elite field, prize money, age group prizes, giveaways, and more. The Kids' Mile is for children ages 12 and under. The Kids' 400m Dash is for children 8 and under. Also returning this year is the Kids’ Karnival featuring post-race games for all young ones to enjoy. With the help of our generous sponsors and the tireless work of the Impala Racing Team, this will be a race to remember! Please visit our Instagram pages for updates. @impalaracing

The JAMBAR Impala Stampede is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, rain or shine. All 5K participants will receive commemorative socks, and Kids' Mile and 400m runners will receive finisher medals and candy. PAUSATF membership is required for prize money payouts**. Be aware that headphone use during the race is not allowed for USATF athletes per competition rules. Officials will disqualify any USATF athletes wearing headphones from prizes or Grand Prix scoring. This rule does not apply to any other race participants but we do ask that everybody exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings if they choose to wear headphones during the race. Post-race festivities will also take place near the Conservatory of Flowers in Peacock Meadow, in Golden Gate Park.

The Impala Racing Team is excited to donate a portion of our race proceeds to Shannon Rowbury’s Imagining More Foundation (IMF). By supporting student athletes through their athletic, educational, and professional journeys, students are empowered to achieve their dreams, regardless of their background and socioeconomic status. Shannon’s Youth Empowerment Through Sport Camps offer Greater Bay Area student athletes (ages 12-18 years) and their coaches the opportunity to interact with Olympians, world-class athletes and content experts. The camps provide strategies to promote mental, social and academic excellence, share tips on how to be one’s best in sport, and give guidance on how to leverage one’s unique talents for potential collegiate and career opportunities. Camps include daily Warmup & Workout Sessions led by an Olympic Bronze Medalist and world record holder as well as educational sessions led by content experts. For more information or to make a donation, see https://www.imaginingmore.org.

All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE unless Registration Protection is purchased at checkout. Transfers are subject to a $5 fee.

Strollers MUST start at the back and be careful not to impede other participants.

Racers who register as non-binary will be eligible for age group prizes. Given that USATF does not currently have a non-binary division, USATF members must register as a man or woman in accordance with their USATF registration status to be eligible for PAUSATF scoring and prize money. Registrants who decline to state their gender will be entered in the Participant division. They will be listed in the results with only their name and finishing time and will not be eligible for awards or prize money.

Training program: If you’re training for your first 5K or getting back in shape, we’re happy to offer a 5K-ready training program here.

Event details and schedule

WHEN: Sunday, April 19, 2025. 5K - 8:30am start. Kid's Mile and Kids' 400m Dash - 9:15am start.

WHERE: Start/Finish JFK @ Peacock Meadow Golden Gate Park

WHAT: 5K race, Kids' Mile, Kids' 400m Dash, and a whole lotta fun

5K Registration (includes souvenir athletic socks)

ADULT - EARLY BIRD: through January 1 / $40 (+ service fee)

ADULT - EARLY: January 2 - February 5 / $45 (+ service fee)

ADULT - REGULAR: February 6 - March 26 / $50 (+ service fee)

ADULT - LATE: March 27 - April 15 / $58 (+ service fee)

ADULT - LAST MINUTE: April 16 - April 19 / $65 (+ service fee)

5K REGISTRATION FOR AGES 18 AND UNDER - REGULAR: through April 15 / $30 (+ service fee)

5K REGISTRATION FOR AGES 18 AND UNDER - LAST MINUTE: April 16 - April 19 / $35 (+ service fee)

Kids' Race Registration (includes finisher medals and candy!)

KIDS' MILE FOR AGES 12 AND UNDER - REGULAR: through April 15 / $15 (+ service fee)

KIDS' MILE FOR AGES 12 AND UNDER - LAST MINUTE: April 16 - April 19 / $20 (+ service fee)

KIDS' 400M DASH FOR AGES 8 AND UNDER - REGULAR : through April 15 / $12 (+ service fee)

KIDS' 400M DASH FOR AGES 8 AND UNDER - LAST MINUTE : April 16 - April 19 / $15 (+ service fee)

On-Site Registration and Packet Pick-up

@ A Runner's Mind, San Francisco on April 17 (3:30 - 6 pm) and April 18 (11 am - 5 pm)

OR at Peacock Meadow on race day (7 - 8:30 am)

Cash, check, and credit cards accepted (+ service fee for credit/debit) at last minute prices for on-site registration. Online registration will remain open through race morning.

*USATF certified course (# CA18002TK) and a USATF sanctioned event

**$2,900 total prize money for Pacific Association members