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Gorge après Gorge 5k Run/Walk 2022

November 27, 2022

Date/Time
Date(s) - Nov 27th, 2022
9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location
Chesterfield Gorge


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

It’s that time of year again! Join us for this year’s Gorge après Gorge 5k Trail Run and Free Family Fun Walk on November 27th. This annual event is entering its 18th year, scheduled on the Sunday after Thanksgiving at the Chesterfield Gorge. This year, the walk starts at 9:30 AM and the 5k trail run starts at 10:30 AM.

An oval orange and blue logo of a bear riding a bike over a mountain with the text "Go West, Chesterfield General Store and Cafe, est. 1967."
Special thanks to the Chesterfield General Store & Cafe, who makes cookie medals and provides hot coffee for our runners and volunteers!

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 maybe even some bonus categories this year!), and a locally baked cookie medal to all race participants.

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.

Location & Time

Chesterfield Gorge Reservation: River Road in Chesterfield, MA
9:30AM / Family Fun Walk / FREE
10:30AM / 5k Trail Run / $25 ($30 day of)

IMPORTANT: Please note that the times have changed, and the Family Fun Walk will start FIRST at 9:30 am this year, with the 5k starting an hour later at 10:30! This way, we can all be back together and enjoying post-trail hot beverages around the same time.

Preregistration

5k Preregistration: $25 ($20 for members of Hilltown Land Trust or The Trustees) until midnight, Nov. 26th. Discounts for Families and FREE for runners under 10! $30 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. Visit the Gorge après Gorge RunReg page to register.

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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. Before the run, join us for the 18th annual FREE family fun walk at 9:30 am. All are welcome. More hot chocolate, coffee, tea for all.

Questions?

Contact Sarah at Hilltown Land Trust: sarah@hilltownlandtrust.org 413-628-4485 x6

Organizers

Hilltown Land Trust Amy Rusiecki | Beast Coast Trail Running

Volunteer

Our dedicated volunteers make the Gorge après Gorge happen! Ready to lend a hand? Sign up here!

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We can’t wait to see you at the Gorge!

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Big Thanks to Our 2022 Sponsors!

If you are interested in becoming a business sponsor, send an email to Katie Carr, Engagement Manager.

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