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Steel City Human vs Horse

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USAugust 202750M
Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Burgettstown · 50M
Entry fee
$75From the 2026 edition
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 1, 2026 · Entry fee $75
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Steel City Human vs Horse — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This unusual Pennsylvania race pits people and horses against each other on the same start line.

Runners and equestrian competitors complete the same course in Hillman State Park over 50K or 50 miles, with their times compared.

The equestrian division is AERC-sanctioned — a race that takes on the age-old question of “man versus horse.”

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Steel City Human vs Horse runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Steel City Human vs Horse — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Half Marathon - Rider

Entry cost $75

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half Marathon - Runner

Entry cost $75

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

50M - Rider

Entry cost $155

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

50k - Runner

Entry cost $135

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 50k - Rider · 10K

50k - Rider

Entry cost $135

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $75

10k - Runner (fun run) · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Steel City Human vs Horse course map and elevation

The 50M I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
START

Burgettstown

FINISH

Hillman State Park

Finish · Google Maps
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Singletrack + gravel roads + grassland

The event is divided into 7 divisions, including 10k - (fun run)·50M - Rider·50k·50k - Rider.

The finish line is Hillman State Park.

Format
Simultaneous start of runner and horseback riding, same course completion time comparison

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Steel City Human vs Horse race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No public transit; the venue is a private airport/farm property reachable only by car, about 30-40 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh

Stations & transport near the venue

No subway, rail, bus, or local transit card applies here - it is a car-only rural venue.

Most runners fly into Pittsburgh International Airport and rent a car or book a rideshare for the drive out;

on-site camping is available for those who want to skip the commute entirely.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Steel City Human vs Horse is a unique-format event held in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania,

where runners and equestrian participants start together from the same start line and compete to complete the same course in the fastest time.

The equestrian division is sanctioned by the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC),

and non-members entering the 50K or 50-mile equestrian division must purchase a separate one-day AERC membership.

The course combines singletrack, gravel roads, and open meadows.

The main attraction is the remarkable sight of people and horses running side by side.

For runners, preparation is much the same as for a standard trail ultra — trail shoes and a fueling plan are essential —

but because parts of the course are shared with equestrian participants, it is important for safety to understand the event procedures provided in advance.

Times are local to Burgettstown. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Time for you, before and after the finish

3 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Pittsburgh Penguins Ice Hockey Game at PPG Paints Arena

$79

View on Klook
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Burgettstown with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Burgettstown.

Total cost and budget for Steel City Human vs Horse

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Steel City Human vs Horse

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Burgettstown runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Steel City Human vs Horse

FAQ
When does Steel City Human vs Horse 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 1, 2026.

How much is the Steel City Human vs Horse 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $75.

What distances does Steel City Human vs Horse 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Steel City Human vs Horse 2027 finish?

Hillman State Park. (From the 2026 edition)

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