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Gorge après Gorge 5k Run/Walk 2021

November 28, 2021

Date/Time
Date(s) - Nov 28th, 2021
9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location
Chesterfield Gorge


Gorge après Gorge is back in person this year! Join us for this year’s Gorge après Gorge 5k Trail Run and Free Family Fun Walk on November 28th. This annual event is entering its 17th year, scheduled on the Sunday after Thanksgiving at the Chesterfield Gorge.

The 5k trail run begins at 9:30 AM and the walk starts at 11 AM. Runners and walkers use a well-marked course with a beautiful view of the Westfield River. Hot beverages round off this event, which awards handmade hats to the winners, and a locally baked cookie medal to all race participants.

Dozens of people running along the East Branch trail as a previous year's Gorge après Gorge 5k race
Runners enjoying the East Branch trail at a previous year’s Gorge après Gorge

We are still finalizing plans for the event so that we can host in a way that is COVID-conscious and as safe as possible.

TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A well-marked course, the dirt road/trail is a slightly hilly and rocky out and and back along the Wild and Scenic Westfield River, starting at the Chesterfield Gorge. Hot chocolate, coffee, and tea ready and waiting at the finish line.

PREREGISTRATION: 5k Preregistration: $20 ($15 for members of Hilltown Land Trust or The Trustees) until midnight, Nov. 26th. Discounts for Families and FREE for runners under 10! $25 for the day of 5k. If you are a member of HLT or the Trustees and did not receive a coupon code, please contact us.

Registration @ www.runreg.com/gorge-apres-gorge

GIVEAWAY: Preregister now to reserve your spot and to be entered in the giveaway with prizes donated by local businesses.

FREE FAMILY FUN WALK: Please preregister to help us plan the free walk. After the run, join us for the 17th annual FREE family fun walk at 11am. All are welcome. More hot chocolate, coffee, tea for all.

LOCATION & TIME:
Chesterfield Gorge Reservation: River Road in Chesterfield, MA
9:30AM / 5k Trail Run / $20 ($25 day of)
11:00AM / Family Fun Walk / FREE

CONTACT Sarah at Hilltown Land Trust for any questions:
sarah@hilltownlandtrust.org
413-628-4485 x6

ORGANIZERS
Hilltown Land Trust
Amy Rusiecki | Beast Coast Trail Running

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