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American Cancer Society DetermiNation

Raise money for American Cancer Society DetermiNation

JOIN OUR 2025 PITTSBURGH DETERMINATION TEAM!

DetermiNation is the American Cancer Society’s event endurance program, spanning a variety of sports including cycling, running, hiking, yoga, and more.  The collective efforts of the dedicated athletes who use their fortitude to help raise funds to take down cancer are nothing short of amazing.



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Join DetermiNation and you’re not just participating in an endurance event. You’re pushing yourself to help save lives from cancer. Just like hard work goes into your event training, the American Cancer Society gives our all through things like breakthrough research, a 24/7 cancer helpline, and free rides to chemo. Together, we’ll tackle every course, rally every community, and stay absolutely relentless in the fight against cancer. 

All DetermiNation athletes receive the following benefits:

  • Guaranteed race entry
  • Monthly group runs & online coaching
  • Access to private Facebook group to bond with teammates
  • An inspiring (and delicious) pre-race team get-together to celebrate your accomplishments.
  • Awards for top fundraisers
     

The individual fundraising minimums for 2025 are:

Full Marathon - $500
Half Marathon - $400
Relay Team - $1,000 ($200/person)
5k - $150
Kids Marathon - $50
Toddler Trot - $50
Pet
 Walk - $50

All runners will receive a DetermiNation running singlet once they reach 50% of their fundraising goal.

Runners who raise over $5,000 will receive their choice of one of our National Pacesetter Incentives from the American Cancer Society.  These incentives include your choice of a DetermiNation-branded cooler bag, Men's or Women's Fleece or Tumbler.  

Teams

Click on a team below to make a donation.

Individuals

Click on an individual below to make a donation.

Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Apr 25 Nancy Moser Women in courage! $27.48
Apr 25 Dana Rankin We are all so proud of your years of commitment to fundraising through this awesome event!! Lots of good memories! 😍 RUN, PopPop, RUN!! $213.85
Apr 25 Paul Hogan Run Francis run! $27.48
Apr 25 Ted Vucenich $54.10
Apr 25 Donna Miller Thank you Liz. I so appreciate you running for this cause. Undisclosed amount
Apr 25 Melanie Crytzer Way to go Liz!!! $22.15
Apr 25 Kyle Work Thank you for running for cancer research! Best of luck and hope you all have a great race, especially Carisa and Jill!! $50.00
Apr 25 Penelope’s Covered Blessings Susan’s Forever Friends ✝️ - Thank You, Justin 💟 $50.00
Apr 24 James and Kathy Esterly Undisclosed amount
Apr 24 Kris Brice $54.10