Steel City Human vs Horse

Burgettstown, United States • 1 Aug 2026

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.

  • 20k (for runners and riders)
  • 50k (for runners and riders)
  • 50M (for runners and riders)

Race information

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