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You are here: Home / Announcements / The Gorge après Gorge is Turning 20!

The Gorge après Gorge is Turning 20!

October 10, 2024

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We always have reasons to celebrate at the Gorge apres Gorge: community, love of nature, and the best little 5k and family fun walk in the Hilltowns. This year, we have an extra-special reason to party: It’s the 20TH ANNUAL Gorge après Gorge!

Since 2005, the Gorge après Gorge 5k Trail Run and Family Fun Walk has brought together families and individuals for outdoor recreation on the Sunday after Thanksgiving at the Chesterfield Gorge in Chesterfield.

The event was started by organizers Leslie Charles and Tanya Rapinchuk as a way to celebrate community, and get outside and appreciate nature with friends, family, and neighbors at a time of year when it’s tempting to stay inside. It began with just a few dozen people, and has grown over the years to include runners and walkers from as far away as Maryland.

Here’s what past participants have had to say:

This has always been a favorite race of ours. Great energy. Gorgeous course.

Melinda

Love this race. An annual tradition!

Anonymous

I love the sense of community that it has. So welcoming to all participants.

Tom

We hope you can join us this year at the Chesterfield Gorge on Sunday, December 1st for the 5k trail run or family fun walk! Registration for both is open on RunReg until 5 pm on Friday, November 29th. Day-of registration will also be available. We hope to see you there!

Celebrate 20 Years at the Gorge
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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Feb 2nd, 2022    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
DAR State Forest
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Hilltown Land Trust is pleased to once again be partnering with All Out Adventures in offering a series of senior snowshoe treks this winter. Join us [...]
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Wildlife Tracking Workshop for Youth and Families
Wildlife Tracking Workshop for Youth and Families
Feb 6th, 2022    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Join Cesi and Sarah for a fun-filled afternoon of exploring wildlife track and sign at the Bullitt Reservation in Ashfield! Pre-registration required.
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Adult & Teen Wildlife Tracking Workshop
Feb 12th, 2022    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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This event has been canceled. Have you ever seen animal tracks cutting their way through a snowy forest and wondered who made them? Would you [...]
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Capturing Creatures: Wildlife Camera and Illustration Webinar
Capturing Creatures: Wildlife Camera and Illustration Webinar
Feb 17th, 2022    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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We are excited to announce that last year's popular Wildlife Camera and Illustration Webinar is back! Join us on Thursday, February 17th from 6 to [...]
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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Feb 23rd, 2022    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
DAR State Forest
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Hilltown Land Trust is pleased to once again be partnering with All Out Adventures in offering a series of senior snowshoe treks this winter. Join us [...]
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Capturing Creatures: Wildlife Camera and Illustration Webinar
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