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Steel City Human vs Horse

Burgettstown, United States • 1 Aug 2026

Steel City Human vs Horse - overview

Steel City Human vs Horse is a combined trail running and horseback endurance event at Hillman State Park, 255 Kramer Rd, Burgettstown (Joffre), Pennsylvania. The event is organized by the Pittsburgh Area Run and Ride Trail Association and is modeled after similar race formats in the UK and Arizona. Runners and riders start simultaneously to complete the same course and compare finish times. The equestrian competition is sanctioned by the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC).

Course, distances and logistics

  • 20k - open to runners and riders
  • 50k - open to runners and riders
  • 50M - open to runners and riders

The course is a mix of single track, gravel road, and grassy meadow. All participants are required to attend a pre-race safety meeting that will cover trail etiquette. Runners do not need prior experience with horses. Camping is available for both horses and people. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Burgettstown

Race information

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50 mi
50m - Runner
50 km
50k - Runner
20 km
20k - Runner
20k - Rider
50k - Rider
50m - Rider
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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