Steel City Man vs Horse

Burgettstown, United States • 13 Sep 2025

Steel City Man vs Horse, held at Hillman State Park near Burgettstown, PA, is a first‑of‑its‑kind trail race inspired by formats from the UK and Arizona. Runners and horseback riders start together and compete against one another to see who completes the course fastest. Distances offered for both groups include a 10k and a half marathon.

The race is a trail event, with about one mile of dirt road and one mile of blacktop included in the course. Runners need no prior horse experience. A pre‑race safety meeting covers trail etiquette to ensure safety for all participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
Half Marathon - Runner
10 km
10k - Runner
10k - Rider
Half Marathon - Rider
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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