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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
Sep 21 Heather Bittner You got this Bryce! $22.15
Sep 21 Casey and Jill Clark Good luck Bailey! $54.10
Sep 20 Chris Geesaman Keep being amazing! $107.35
Sep 20 Barto fam Proud of you for doing this Bailey! $27.48
Sep 15 Alexia Schmidt Love you Ally and so proud of you! $54.10
Sep 05 Donna Zukas $50.00
Sep 02 uncle jimmy Undisclosed amount
Sep 02 El Fraihat Go Dara! A smile from heaven~ Undisclosed amount
Aug 28 Trina Collins Even though he's not with us anymore I can say without a doubt that he is proud of you! Undisclosed amount
Aug 28 Kris and Tod Wagner Undisclosed amount