Gorge après Gorge Logo

Gorge après Gorge

Sun, Nov 29, 2026
In 26 days
Chesterfield, MA
1 River Rd

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2025

22–31°F

dry

2024

24–35°F

rain

2023

17–29°F

dry

2022

24–37°F

dry

2021

19–31°F

dry

2020

30–46°F

dry

2019

21–30°F

dry

2018

26–32°F

dry

2017

27–50°F

dry

2016

29–47°F

rain

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About this race

DAY OF REGISTRATION AVAILABLE

The best little run in the Hilltowns. Cookie medals to all finishers, handmade hats as prizes, lots of families, just plain awesome.

Join us for the annual Gorge après Gorge 5k trail run and free family fun walk. All finishers receive a cookie medal. Timed race with unique top finisher awards (knitted hats!). And there's a raffle, with fun ways to earn extra tickets. A community potluck with baked goodies and hot drinks awaits you at the finish line. People are encouraged to bring their own mugs.

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

BENEFITS: The proceeds from registration will go to Hilltown Land Trust. Come celebrate the love of life and being together outdoors: seize the day!

FREE FAMILY FUN WALK: Please preregister to help us plan the family fun walk/run at 9:30 am. All are welcome. More hot drinks and potluck goodies for all.

NEW KID'S RACE: New this year, we're adding in some possibilities for the small but mighty ones who want to join in the fun!

DISCOUNTS: Members of Hilltown Land Trust or The Trustees can get $5 off the advance Individual Registration. Please contact us if you didn't receive your coupon code: [email protected]. If you aren't already a member, you can become a member by making a donation with your registration today!

VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers make the Gorge après Gorge happen every year! We need fire tenders, race timers, cookie medal hander-outers, and more. Running or walking this year? Don't worry, there are still ways you can help! Find your volunteer sweet spot here.

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