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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

A warmly dressed parent and child smile goofily as they pose with cookie medals.

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
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Mar 3rd, 2021    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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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 [...]
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Vernal Pool Video Showing!
Vernal Pool Video Showing!
Mar 3rd, 2021    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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The days are becoming longer, temperatures climbing, and snow is thawing which means the vernal pools will be in the forest greeting us with their [...]
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Horse Logging Demonstration - 10:30 am
Horse Logging Demonstration - 10:30 am
Mar 6th, 2021    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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We hope you will be able to join us on Saturday, March 6th for a demonstration by Hilltown Horse Logging's Michael Madole and his Belgian [...]
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Horse Logging Demonstration - 12:30 pm
Horse Logging Demonstration - 12:30 pm
Mar 6th, 2021    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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We hope you will be able to join us on Saturday, March 6th for a demonstration by Hilltown Horse Logging's Michael Madole and his Belgian [...]
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Horse Logging Demonstration - 2:30 pm
Horse Logging Demonstration - 2:30 pm
Mar 6th, 2021    
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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We hope you will be able to join us on Saturday, March 6th for a demonstration by Hilltown Horse Logging's Michael Madole and his Belgian [...]
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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Mar 10th, 2021    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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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 [...]
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Wildlife Camera and Illustration Webinar
Wildlife Camera and Illustration Webinar
Mar 10th, 2021    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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We are proud to partner with Franklin Land Trust in presenting a two-part webinar series dedicated to capturing images of the wildlife around us! On [...]
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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Mar 17th, 2021    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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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 [...]
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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
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Vernal Pool Video Showing!
Vernal Pool Video Showing!
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Horse Logging Demonstration - 10:30 am
Horse Logging Demonstration - 10:30 am
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Horse Logging Demonstration - 12:30 pm
Horse Logging Demonstration - 12:30 pm
6 Mar 21
Horse Logging Demonstration - 2:30 pm
Horse Logging Demonstration - 2:30 pm
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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
10 Mar 21
Wildlife Camera and Illustration Webinar
Wildlife Camera and Illustration Webinar
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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
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