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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
Feb 11 MP TNT Department Undisclosed amount
Feb 09 Anonymous $10.00
Feb 09 Susan Logue In memory of and in honor of my family and friends who face cancer $50.00
Feb 09 Anonymous Memory of Stover, Linda O'Donnell, Kara Hawk. Patty Badali. In honor of survivors: Vince G., Carol O., Marion O. $100.00
Feb 09 Karly Schwartz Good Luck Jim! Undisclosed amount
Feb 08 Drew Speaker Undisclosed amount
Feb 08 Kyle Much love to you and your family. Run strong Bob!! $25.00
Feb 07 Darin Heckendorn $50.00
Feb 07 Pamela Morris Price Thank you Ron on behalf of my husband George and two sons, Jeremy and Andrew Taube, who are winning the battle! $50.00
Feb 06 Aimee, Callie & Marie We will be rooting for you! <3 $250.00