May 16-17, 2026
Let's ride. And leave cancer behind.
Join us for the 4th annual Rush To Crush Cancer Weekend presented by PNC on May 16-17, 2026! This annual bike ride has the sole purpose of raising funds for critical cancer research benefitting UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Choose between five fully supported bike routes suited for a variety of skill levels. Riders can take on this challenge alone or make a team with friends and family!
How To Ride
Choose from five course lengths!
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The Short Course
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Route Length ~8 miles
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- Brian Shanahan 15-Mile Bike Ride
- 30-Mile Bike Ride
- 60-Mile Bike Ride
- Virtual Ride
Run For A Reason
Register for any event during the DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend on May 2-3 and choose to make your miles mean more. When joining the Rush to Crush Cancer marathon team, 100% of the dollars you raise support researchers, physicians, and patients who are pushing toward a world without cancer.
Step 1: Choose Your Race
Whether you’re running the full or half marathon, forming a marathon relay team, tackling the 5K, or walking with your family and pets, every event during marathon weekend is a chance to take action against cancer.
Step 2: Select Rush to Crush Cancer as your charity
When registering for your event, choose Rush to Crush Cancer as your charity of choice. Every step you take will help fund groundbreaking cancer research and improve the lives of patients at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
Step 3: Run with Purpose and Rally Your Network
As part of the Run for a Reason program, your race becomes a fundraiser. To have the greatest impact, tell your story, share your reason for running, and encourage your friends, family, and coworkers to support your efforts.
Step 4: Earn Your Registration Back
As a thank-you for your dedication, participants who reach a designated fundraising goal (found here) will receive a refund of their race registration fee. It’s our way of recognizing your impact and celebrating your achievement.