Hillman Ride and Fly - Ride & Tie

Adventure20.9 km49.9 km9.7 kmComing Soon

About the race

A three day festival celebrating time spent in the woods, whether on foot or on hoof.

Each day features a unique sport that combines trail running or hiking with horseback riding. Join for one day or stay for all three.

Venue and camping

The event is held at Hillman State Park near Pittsburgh, PA, and all events include free primitive camping Thursday to Sunday.

Finding a partner

If you would like to participate but need help finding a two or four legged partner, e-mail [email protected] and we will do our best to match you. Please include your desired distance(s), relevant riding and running experience, and goals for the day, such as trying something new, enjoying the trail at a relaxed pace or going for a new speed record.

Evening intro ride

The intro ride and tie of 6 miles will take place in the evening to be more friendly to work schedules. Some more experienced teams will also be going out, so if you'd like a buddy horse to tie together, let us know.

Membership and entry rules

Membership

  • All participants must be members of the Ride and Tie Association.
  • Add membership ($15 for one day, $35 annual, discounts for juniors) to your registration or join online.

Late fee

  • A late fee of $25 applies to entries received after July 11 (included in the UltraSignup pricing).

Switching distances

  • You are welcome to switch distances.
  • Switching from a shorter to a longer distance: you pay the fee difference.
  • Switching from a longer to a shorter distance before July 1: the difference is refunded less processing fees.
  • Switching from a longer to a shorter distance after July 1: no refund for the price difference.
  • All requests to switch distances must be received by July 27.

Bib transfer

  • Bib transfers and horse changes are free and allowed until July 27.

Pregnancy and postpartum

  • If you need to cancel your race registration due to pregnancy or postpartum needs, e-mail [email protected]. We will refund your race entry and save you a spot on the starting line next year.

Cancellation policy

Full refund less processing fees until July 11. Full refund less $50 and processing fees until July 24. No refunds after July 24 or for no-shows. Bib transfers and horse changes free until July 27.

Applies if you cancel your own registration. Cancellations and refunds are the organiser's responsibility and are processed by them. Endurace helps where it can, but cannot guarantee a refund.

The course

20.9 km49.9 km9.7 km

Friday's Ride and Tie has teams of two people and one horse working together to complete the course by leapfrogging each other, trading off running and riding. Saturday's Steel City Human vs Horse is an equestrian endurance ride and trail running race, where participants enter as individuals and either run or hike, or ride. Sunday's Equathon is a relay race with the first loop on horseback and the second loop on foot. Sunday also offers team division (one person rides, one person runs) or iron division (same person rides and runs), and partner matching is available.

Course routes and aid stations

  • 2027 routes will be similar to the 2026 routes.
  • Aid stations every 5 to 7 miles.
  • 2026 routes: 18 mile loop, 13 mile loop, 6 mile loop.

Weather and trail conditions

  • The event is rain or shine.
  • If trail conditions are dangerous or would damage the trails, we will reroute to gravel roads.

Location

Hillman State Park, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Open in Google Maps

City insight: Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is the county seat of Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania, where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form the Ohio River. It is the second-most populous city in Pennsylvania and is known as the Steel City for its long role in the American steel industry. The climate is humid continental, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers, so late spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.

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Jul 30, 2027
Hillman Ride and Fly - Ride & Tie
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