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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 14 Jay Korey Keep doing incredible things, Matt! Undisclosed amount
Apr 13 Beth Joyce Undisclosed amount
Apr 13 Jackie & Bryan Campbell Undisclosed amount
Apr 13 Anonymous Good luck with the race. So proud of you for doing this for such a worthy cause. Undisclosed amount
Apr 13 The Heitmanns Thanks for supporting this worthy cause Matt! $54.10
Apr 13 Brittney Mudge $6.18
Apr 13 Jeff and Lee Hatling $267.10
Apr 13 Nina Phaup Go, Dr. Tony Masciello! We’re rooting for you! Undisclosed amount
Apr 13 Jenna Wilkin Undisclosed amount
Apr 13 Elaine Puga Undisclosed amount