Hillman Ride and Fly

JUL

30

2027

Teams of two people and one horse race on trails at Hillman State Park with three course distances, camping, and aid stations every 5 to 7 miles.

Fri 30 Jul 2027

Frankfort Springs, Pennsylvania

Website

6 Mile Intro 6 6 mi 13 Mile Short Course 13 13 mi Full distance 31 31 mi

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Hillman Ride and Fly - Ride & Tie (July 30, 2027)

Hillman Ride and Fly - Ride & Tie is a trail event at Hillman State Park near Pittsburgh, PA, held as part of the three day Steel City Human and Horse Endurance Festival. Teams of two people and one horse complete the course by leapfrogging each other, trading off running and riding. The festival includes events on the following days: a ride and trail race on July 31 and an equathon relay on August 1. Free primitive camping is available Thursday through Sunday.

Distances offered

31 mile long course
13 mile short course
6 mile intro course (evening intro ride)

Aid stations are placed approximately every 5 to 7 miles. All participants must be members of the Ride and Tie Association; membership options listed are $15 for one day, $35 annual, with junior discounts. Registration opens January 1, 2027. Bib transfers and horse changes are allowed until July 27.

Refund and entry policies include a late fee applied after July 11, full refunds less processing fees until July 11, reduced refunds for ride expenses until July 24, and no refunds after July 24. Distance switches are allowed with fee adjustments and deadlines; requests to switch must be received by July 27. The event runs rain or shine; routes may be rerouted if trail conditions would cause damage. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.