Steel City Human vs Horse

AUG

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2026

Steel City Human vs Horse at Hillman State Park on August 1, 2026 pits runners against equestrians on scenic single track, gravel and meadow trails. Choose 20k, 50k or 50 mile for a rare side by side endurance race.

Sat 1 Aug 2026

Burgettstown, Pennsylvania

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50 miles 50 kilometers 20 kilometers

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Event overview

The Steel City Human vs Horse is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Hillman State Park, 255 Kramer Rd, Burgettstown, PA. The event is organized by the Pittsburgh Area Run and Ride Trail Association. It is a simultaneous trail running race and horseback endurance race in which runners and riders start together and compete on the same course. The equestrian element is sanctioned by the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC).

Course, distances and logistics

The course surface will include single track, gravel road, and grassy meadow. All runners and riders are required to attend a pre-race safety meeting to review trail etiquette. No prior experience with horses is required for runners. Camping will be available for horses and humans. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.