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.
When you join DetermiNation, 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 it our all through things like breakthrough research, patient programs and services, and a free 24/7 cancer helpline. Together, we’ll tackle every course, rally every community, and stay absolutely relentless in the fight against cancer.
JOIN THE TEAM TO SAVE LIVES FROM CANCER.
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Our DetermiNation community spans from coast to coast. Join the official ACS DetermiNation Facebook group to connect and share with like-minded endurance athletes dedicated to the fight against cancer and learn more about the latest events.
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Elite Fundraising Club
Raise $5,000 to join the DetermiNation Pacesetter Club. This fundraising club comes with exclusive member benefits, special gifts, and recognition opportunities.
DetermiNation Pacesetters
By raising $5,000, all 2022 DetermiNation Pacesetters will receive:
- Incentives: choice of a special DetermiNation branded gift
- National-level recognition as an elite fundraiser for the Pacesetter Club
- Exclusive Pacesetter communications, including newsletters, special recognition, and opportunities to spotlight your fundraising/training tips at all endurance events
2021 Top 10 Running Pacesetters
| Event Name | Participant Name | Amount Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Marathon | Cathy O'Brien | $41,530.00 |
| New York City Marathon | Mark Duffy | $23,325.37 |
| Golden Gate Half Marathon | Kate Johnson | $22,363.06 |
| New York City Marathon | Joseph Flore | $22,206.18 |
| Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Meg Pond Louthan | $20,978.07 |
| Sole Burner 5K Chaseburg | Linda DeGarmo | $20,730.00 |
| Virgin Money London Marathon | Mark Speciale | $18,141.98 |
| New York City Marathon | Jim Maffezzoli | $17,812.35 |
| New York City Marathon | Jan Lennertz | $17,558.41 |
| Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Kristin McQueen | $16,161.07 |
2021 Top 10 Cycling Pacesetters
| Event Name | Participant Name | Amount Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Bike-A-Thon | Robert Braverman | $107,076.19 |
| Cycle The South Hope Ride | Mike Lee | $89,347.46 |
| Pan Ohio Hope Ride | James Bond | $31,210.06 |
| Pan Ohio Hope Ride | Mark Taft | $31,056.87 |
| Philadelphia Bike-A-Thon | Emil Skobeloff | $23,861.51 |
| Pan Ohio Hope Ride | Jeffrey Malish | $18,624.11 |
| Philadelphia Bike-A-Thon | Harry Roth | $16,820.39 |
| Pan Ohio Hope Ride | Andy Jones | $16,800.83 |
| Philadelphia Bike-A-Thon | Perry Benson | $16,770.38 |
| MA Bicycles Battling Cancer | Louise Santosuosso | $16,578.55 |
Partnerships
Fighting cancer through DetermiNation is a team effort. Thanks to the support of our partners, the American Cancer Society is able to produce athletic endurance events all over the country that help people reach their personal performance goals while bringing us closer to a world without cancer.
Motiv Group
Join us at the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon, Surf City Marathon, Long Beach Marathon, Golden Gate Half Marathon, or another highly experiential race across the country with our partner, Motiv!
Spartan Race
Join Team DetermiNation at a Spartan Race near you! Race for free through a charity entry or dedicate your race to American Cancer Society as a general fundraiser.
Ways to Participate
If you’d like to experience for yourself what DetermiNation can do, or even just show your support to someone else, we have you covered.
* For in-person events please review our COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgment -- Liability Waiver and Release of Claims.