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American Cancer Society DetermiNation

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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.  

Teams

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Individuals

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Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Mar 16 Nancy Meighan Always impressed by your drive. Enjoy this run😊 $27.48
Mar 15 Eleni & Ian $54.10
Mar 15 Michelle Porter You go girl! $27.48
Mar 15 Laurie Williams My mom passed away from Cancer. Run Chris Run 🏃🏽‍♂️ $27.48
Mar 15 Lisa Ortner Great reason to run Chris! Cancer sux! $107.35
Mar 15 BF Muller Undisclosed amount
Mar 15 Jerry and Jackie Cunliffe Rutledge Taking a stand puts a little Love in a lot of hearts. Marie knows you will be racing with yours. Jerry and Jackie Cunliffe Rutledge $107.35
Mar 15 Melanie and Dave We admire your dedication. Run RRR run! Enjoy this time. $54.10
Mar 15 Jean Slattery Good luck !!! 🍀 $54.10
Mar 14 Laura R Good luck! $54.10