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JOIN OUR 2026 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 2026 are:

Full Marathon - $500
Half Marathon - $400

Back Half marathon - $800
Relay Team - $1,000 ($200/person)

4-mile Fitness Challenge -$200
5k - $150

Champions Mile - $50
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.  

Individuals

Click on an individual below to make a donation.

Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Oct 05 Tim $100.00
Oct 04 Nicole Liberto $25.00
Oct 04 Cara Boehm $25.00
Oct 04 Aunt Deb and Uncle Gary We miss him very much! He was one of a kind $50.00
Oct 04 Pete & Therese Undisclosed amount
Oct 03 Anonymous $100.00
Sep 28 Tabatha Go Ainslee!! $50.00
Sep 28 Mom and Dad $50.00
Sep 28 Anonymous Cancer is near and dear to my heart. Too many family members and my friends have/had cancer. $100.00
Sep 28 Anonymous $25.00