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You are here: Home / Events / Gorge après Gorge 5k Run/Walk 2023

Gorge après Gorge 5k Run/Walk 2023

November 26, 2023

Date/Time
Date(s) - Nov 26th, 2023
9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location
Chesterfield Gorge


Two young people cross the Gorge apres Gorge finish line. One of them jumps up to high five the banner as people cheer and look on.

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 26th. This annual event is entering its 19th 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 and a potluck 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 back along the Wild and Scenic Westfield River, starting at the Chesterfield Gorge. Hot beverages and potluck goodies will be 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! We adjusted the times last year to try to have everyone together to celebrate once the event ends – and it worked great. 

Preregistration

5k Preregistration: $25 ($20 for members of Hilltown Land Trust or The Trustees) until NOON, Nov. 25th. 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.

Register Now
 

Raffle

Preregister now to reserve your spot and to be entered in the rafflewith 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 19th annual family fun walk at 9:30 am (donations gratefully accepted). All are welcome. More hot beverages and potluck treats 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? View volunteer roles and sign up.

Gorge apres Gorge logo

Ready to register?

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

Register Now

 

 

Big Thanks to Our 2023 Sponsors!

If you are interested in becoming a business sponsor, send an email to Tiffany Thibodeau, Office Manager.

The Academy at Charlemont

Chesterfield General Store

The Community Foundation of Western Mass

Florence Bank

Greenfield and Northampton Cooperative Bank

Hilltown Families

Landscape

Maple and Main Realty, LLC

Old Creamery Co-op

PeoplesBank

Williamsburg Market

WEBS

Two young people cross the Gorge apres Gorge finish line. One of them jumps up to high five the banner as people cheer and look on.

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 26th. This annual event is entering its 19th 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 and a potluck 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 back along the Wild and Scenic Westfield River, starting at the Chesterfield Gorge. Hot beverages and potluck goodies will be 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! We adjusted the times last year to try to have everyone together to celebrate once the event ends – and it worked great. 

Preregistration

5k Preregistration: $25 ($20 for members of Hilltown Land Trust or The Trustees) until NOON, Nov. 25th. 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.

Register Now
 

Raffle

Preregister now to reserve your spot and to be entered in the rafflewith 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 19th annual family fun walk at 9:30 am (donations gratefully accepted). All are welcome. More hot beverages and potluck treats 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? View volunteer roles and sign up.

Gorge apres Gorge logo

Ready to register?

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

Register Now

 

 

Big Thanks to Our 2023 Sponsors!

If you are interested in becoming a business sponsor, send an email to Tiffany Thibodeau, Office Manager.

The Academy at Charlemont

Chesterfield General Store

The Community Foundation of Western Mass

Florence Bank

Greenfield and Northampton Cooperative Bank

Hilltown Families

Landscape

Maple and Main Realty, LLC

Old Creamery Co-op

PeoplesBank

Williamsburg Market

WEBS

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