Donate
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Join Our Mailing List
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube

Hilltown Land Trust

Dedicated to protecting the working lands, native habitats and rural beauty of the Hilltowns since 1986

  • About
    • Board & Committees
    • Staff and TerraCorps members
    • Affiliation with The Trustees
    • Announcements
    • Newsletters
    • Contact
    • Open Positions
  • Land Protection
    • Conservation Restrictions
    • Agricultural Preservation Restrictions
    • Financial Incentives
    • Donating or Selling Land
    • Estate Planning
    • Landowner & Town Resources
  • Properties
    • Trails & Maps
      • Big View Trail
      • Bradley
      • Breckenridge
      • Clary Hill
      • Conwell
      • Hilltown Boulders
      • Historic Dam Trail
      • Locke’s Loop Trail
      • Robert’s Meadow Brook Trail
      • Round Top Hill
      • Stevens
      • Two Mamas Farm Waterfall Trail
    • Land Stewardship
    • Conservation Stories
  • Get Involved
    • Events
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Support
    • Legacy Giving
    • Gorge après Gorge
    • Vernal Pool Conservation
You are here: Home / Events / Gorge après Gorge 5k Run/Walk 2020

Gorge après Gorge 5k Run/Walk 2020

November 28, 2020

Date/Time
Date(s) - Nov 28th, 2020 - Dec 5th, 2020
All Day

Location
Chesterfield Gorge


It’s that time of year again! Join us for this year’s Gorge après Gorge 5k Trail Run and Family Fun Walk the week of November 28th-December 5th. This annual event is entering its 16th year, traditionally held the Sunday after Thanksgiving at the Chesterfield Gorge.

A large group of runners departs the starting line at the Gorge après Gorge.

Register now!

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event will be held virtually. Participants will run their races individually (or in family groups!) and upload their times to an online portal. Runners and walkers use a well-marked course with a beautiful view of the Westfield River. Handmade hats will be awarded to category winners, with additional prizes for the runners who log the most miles at the Chesterfield Gorge during race week and to the racer that can fit the most elevation gain into a 5k in the Hilltowns. For participants who can’t make it to the Gorge in person this year, we’ll also be awarding a prize to the fastest 5k recorded outside our service area. All participants will be able to claim their personal cookie medals at the Chesterfield General Store (details to follow)!

TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A well-marked course, the dirt road/trail is a slightly hilly out and back along the Wild and Scenic Westfield River, starting at the Chesterfield Gorge. Be mindful of the roots, rocks, and any ice and snow which may be on the trail! Please note: restroom facilities at the Gorge remain closed, please make preparations accordingly.

REGISTRATION: 5k Registration: $20 ($15 for members of Hilltown Land Trust or The Trustees). Discounts for Families and FREE for runners under 10! If you are a member of HLT or the Trustees and did not receive a coupon code, please contact us.

Register now on RunReg!

GIVEAWAY: Share photos of your post-race celebration with us for a chance to win some exciting prizes! Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more details.

FAMILY FUN WALK: Free, as always! Please register to help us track participation.

LOCATION & TIME:
Chesterfield Gorge Reservation: River Road in Chesterfield, MA
November 28th – December 5th

CONTACT: Barry at Hilltown Land Trust for any questions:
barry<at>hilltownlandtrust<dot>org
413-628-4485 x6

ORGANIZERS:
Hilltown Land Trust
Amy Rusiecki

Events Calendar

Today
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
11:00 AM - Girls Who Looked Under Rocks
12
9:00 AM - GPS Basics for Land Conservation
13
14
15
16
17
18
9:00 AM - GPS Basics for Land Conservation
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
1:00 PM - Up Close: Live Birds of Prey Partner Event with the Trustees & Hike with HLT
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
Girls Who Looked Under Rocks
Girls Who Looked Under Rocks
Apr 11th, 2015    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Meekins Library
  • Family Fun
  • Hands-On
  • Kids
Meet the author Jeannine Atkins and get a behind-the-scenes peak at how she uncovers stories about real people for her nonfiction books. Jeannine will read [...]
More Info
GPS Basics for Land Conservation
GPS Basics for Land Conservation
Apr 12th, 2015    
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Meekins Library
  • Hands-On
  • Training
  • Workshop
Learn how to effectively monitor the protected lands you love. We will discuss land protection tools, go over the basics of conducting a site visit, and get some practice in the field. Emphasis will be on understanding the basics of GPS use, including how to take a track of where you walk, mark points of interest and upload the information onto a simple digital map.
More Info
GPS Basics for Land Conservation
GPS Basics for Land Conservation
Apr 18th, 2015    
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
Learn how to effectively monitor the protected lands you love. We will discuss land protection tools, go over the basics of conducting a site visit, and get some practice in the field. Emphasis will be on understanding the basics of GPS use, including how to take a track of where you walk, mark points of interest and upload the information onto a simple digital map. Ideal participants will be willing to monitor at least one Hilltown Land Trust property in the spring season.
More Info
Up Close: Live Birds of Prey Partner Event with the Trustees & Hike with HLT
Up Close: Live Birds of Prey Partner Event with the Trustees & Hike with HLT
Apr 25th, 2015    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bullitt Reservation
  • Family Fun
  • Hike
  • Kids
  • Partnership Event
Conway resident and founder of The Birds of Prey Rehab Facility, Tom Ricardi, knows a lot about birds. He will share his stories, knowledge and [...]
More Info
Events on Apr 11th, 2015
Girls Who Looked Under Rocks
Girls Who Looked Under Rocks
11 Apr 15
Williamsburg
Events on Apr 12th, 2015
GPS Basics for Land Conservation
GPS Basics for Land Conservation
12 Apr 15
Williamsburg
Events on Apr 18th, 2015
GPS Basics for Land Conservation
GPS Basics for Land Conservation
18 Apr 15
Easthampton
Events on Apr 25th, 2015
Up Close: Live Birds of Prey Partner Event with the Trustees & Hike with HLT
Up Close: Live Birds of Prey Partner Event with the Trustees & Hike with HLT
25 Apr 15
Ashfield
  • About
    • Board & Committees
    • Staff and TerraCorps members
    • Affiliation with The Trustees
    • Announcements
    • Newsletters
    • Contact
    • Open Positions
  • Land Protection
    • Conservation Restrictions
    • Agricultural Preservation Restrictions
    • Financial Incentives
    • Donating or Selling Land
    • Estate Planning
    • Landowner & Town Resources
  • Properties
    • Trails & Maps
      • Big View Trail
      • Bradley
      • Breckenridge
      • Clary Hill
      • Conwell
      • Hilltown Boulders
      • Historic Dam Trail
      • Locke’s Loop Trail
      • Robert’s Meadow Brook Trail
      • Round Top Hill
      • Stevens
      • Two Mamas Farm Waterfall Trail
    • Land Stewardship
    • Conservation Stories
  • Get Involved
    • Events
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Support
    • Legacy Giving
    • Gorge après Gorge
    • Vernal Pool Conservation

Learn

  • Announcements
  • Staff and TerraCorps members
  • Contact

Participate

  • Events
  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Subscribe

Hike

  • Bradley
  • Breckenridge
  • Stevens
Land Trust Accreditation seal
Contact Us
admin: Log in
© 2026 Hilltown Land Trust | Hilltown Land is a 501c3 nonprofit organization | Est. 1986