Gorge après Gorge
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Event details
The Gorge après Gorge is a community outdoor event held on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Chesterfield Gorge Reservation on River Road in Chesterfield, MA. The event includes a 5 km trail run and a Family Fun Walk along the Westfield River. In recent years, over 200 people have gathered at the Chesterfield Gorge for the run and walk. Hilltown Land Trust became a cosponsor in 2015, and all proceeds from registration fees benefit Hilltown Land Trust.
Features and history
- 5 km trail run
- Family Fun Walk
The event began in 2005 and takes place on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Prizes and finish items include hand-knit and hand-crocheted hats for top runners and locally baked cookie medals for finishers. After the run and walk there is a community potluck and complementary hot beverages; participants are encouraged to bring their own mugs or purchase a reusable one at the event. Organizers ask that dogs be left at home. The Chesterfield General Store & Cafe provides cookie medals and hot coffee for participants and volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.