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Read personal stories and rave reviews of the DetermiNation program here.
View upcoming DetermiNation info sessions here.
Learn about the 10K myTEAM TRIUMPH participation here.
It takes determination to endure. It takes DetermiNation to find cures.
An endurance event program for American Cancer Society’s Nation of athletes determined to end cancer
The goal of the DetermiNation program is to empower endurance athletes in the battle against cancer. DetermiNation provides endurance athletes an outlet to fight back against this terrible disease by raising awareness during the race and raising funds to support the mission of ACS. In return for your pledge to raise $1,000 for the American Cancer Society, we pledge to make your Madison Marathon race experience the best ever!
In return for joining our team of dedicated cancer fighters, you will enjoy the following benefits:
Pre-Race
- Race registration fee covered in full
- Free training through Berkeley Running Store (Joe Marks Training) or Training Peaks Online Training Program (if you are not from the Madison area)
- Welcome packets with information about the Madison Marathon and the City of Madison to make your trip more enjoyable and fulfilling.
- Networking group runs with fellow DetermiNation runners
- Invitations to helpful seminars aimed at enhancing your running experience
- Special discounts at local running stores
- Personal Fundraising Web page
- Social Nights with fellow DetermiNation runners
- Invitation to our annual fun and inspirational pre-race pasta dinner – free for runners
- Local hotel discounted room rates
- Monthly newsletters containing information about the race, training tips and fundraising ideas
Race Day
- DetermiNation Race Day Tech Shirt
- Race Day Goodie bag
- Entrance into the VIP DetermiNation Tent area which includes private portable toilets, food, water, private gear check and an area for families to convene. This area will only be available to members of DetermiNation and their invited guests.
- Massage therapists on-hand following the race to provide free post-race massages
- DetermiNation cheer squads along the race course
- Opportunity to run cancer into the ground!
If you have any further questions regarding the Madison Marathon DetermiNation program, please do not hesitate to contact Andrew Shannon at 1-877-423-9123 ext. 7547 or by email at andrew.shannon@cancer.org. If you are interested in joining our team please visit our website at determination.acsevents.org/2012madisonmarathon to register.
Further questions? Contact Andrew Shannon at andrew.shannon@cancer.org**
We are excited to announce: myTEAM TRIUMPH will be participating in the 10K Twilight Run!
myTEAM TRIUMPH is an athletic mentoring program for challenged athletes. myTEAM TRIUMPH brings the community together with the equipment necessary to allow individuals with disabilities the chance to experience the energy of packet pick-up and the thrill of crossing the finish line. With myTEAM TRIUMPH, disabled participants get to do it all! They will “Captain” a team of “Angels” through an entire race guaranteeing them their moment of glory as they cross that finish line that so many of us take for granted.
Do you have what it takes to Run Like Angels? myTEAM TRIUMPH Wisconsin Chapter, an athletic mentoring program for challenged athletes will be participating in the 10K race, May 26 at 8 p.m. As an Angel, you will have the opportunity to guide individuals with disabilities utilizing specialized adaptive racing equipment! “Be the change you want to see in the world." www.myteamtriumph-wi.org
