Gorge après Gorge
Typically 25–38°F · some rain risk
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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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