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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.  

Individuals

Click on an individual below to make a donation.

Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Sep 28 Anonymous $25.00
Sep 27 Jason & Ashley Eick Undisclosed amount
Aug 30 Daniel Forlano Many miles have been run to fight Cancer and many miles to run to beat it. Enjoy the Run Marah. $50.00
Aug 18 Beth Deeley $100.00
Aug 16 Millzy $50.00
Aug 16 Michele Fiore $50.00
Aug 15 Sean O'Brien Wonderful thing to do for a great man. True legend. Run fast. Make Punxsy proud! Undisclosed amount
Aug 14 Matty Nicol A donation to a great cause in memory of a great guy for an amazing lady 😘😘 $50.00
Aug 14 Atkinsons Good luck! $25.00
Aug 14 John and Lorraine Great cause, in memory of your lovely dad x $25.00