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Team Beef

Georgia's Team BEEF is a community of runners who recognize the nutritional benefits of lean beef and the vital role high-quality protein plays in their training.

Georgia Team Beef

Fuel Your Performance. Share the Beef Story. 

Georgia’s Team Beef is a community of runners and active individuals who recognize the nutritional benefits of lean beef and the important role high-quality protein plays in training, performance, endurance, and recovery. Supported by the Georgia Beef Board, Team Beef brings together athletes who are passionate about healthy living and willing to help share the positive story of beef through race participation and personal advocacy. Whether you’re training for your first 5K or your next marathon, Team Beef is a fun way to connect fitness and beef promotion.

What is Team Beef?

Georgia Team Beef is an ambassador-style athlete program that encourages members to represent beef in athletic events across the state while promoting beef’s role in a balanced, active lifestyle. 

 As a Team Beef member, you will: 

  •  Participate in races while representing Team Beef in official Team Beef apparel 
  •  Share your race experiences and beef story 
  •  Help promote positive consumer awareness around beef nutrition

Membership Levels

SELECT MEMBER | Community Team Member 
For athletes who want to participate without reimbursement.

Requirements: 

  •  Complete Team Beef registration form 
  •  Agree to Team Beef participation guidelines 
Annual Reimbursement: None 


CHOICE MEMBER | Active Team Member
For athletes who want basic race reimbursement support. 

Requirements: 

  • Complete Team Beef registration 
  •  Complete Team Beef digital orientation module (video or PDF) 
  • Submit signed participation agreement 
 Annual Reimbursement: Up to $100 


 PRIME MEMBER | Premier Ambassador 
 For highly engaged members who want expanded reimbursement opportunities. 

 Requirements: 

  •  Meet Choice requirements 
  •  Complete: 
    •  30-Day Protein Challenge 
    •  Masters of Beef Advocacy certification 
 Annual Reimbursement: Up to $200


PROGRAM GUIDELINES 

  • Membership year runs October 1 – September 30 
  •  Program available to participants 16 years of age and older 
  •  Reimbursements apply only to Georgia race registrations 
  •  Reimbursements will never exceed annual membership limits 
  •  Once annual reimbursement limits are reached, members are welcome to continue participating as unpaid Team Beef representatives

HOW TO JOIN 

Joining Team Beef is simple. 

Step 1: Complete Registration 
Interested participants complete the online Team Beef registration form. 

 Step 2: Complete Orientation
Participants complete a short self-guided Team Beef orientation covering: 

  • Beef nutrition basics 
  • Team Beef messaging 
  • Georgia Beef Board mission 
  • Program expectations 
Step 3: Purchase Team Beef Jersey 

Once approved, members receive ordering information for official Team Beef apparel. 

 Jersey pricing: 

  • Men’s Short Sleeve: $30 
  •  Men’s Sleeveless: $24 
  •  Women’s Short Sleeve: $30 
  •  Women’s Racerback: $38 
Step 4: Race and Represent 

Register for any qualifying race in Georgia, wear your Team Beef jersey, and represent beef proudly.


REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS 

 To receive reimbursement, members submit: 

  1. Race registration receipt 
  2.  One race-day photo wearing Team Beef apparel 
  3.  Simple reimbursement form 
Submissions are processed periodically (recommended monthly or quarterly batch processing). Checks will be mailed after approval.