The Hellbender 10K
Norton, United States • 4 Oct 2025
Event overview
The Hellbender 10K is scheduled for October 4, 2025 in Norton, Virginia. The race is the 12th annual running of this event. The advertised distance is 10K (6.2 miles). Registration opens January 1, 2025 and closes October 1, 2025.
Course and location
The course starts in downtown Norton and finishes at the High Knob summit. The route climbs to an elevation of about 4,200 feet, with more than 2,000 feet of total elevation gain from the start to the summit. High Knob is described as the highest point in the Cumberland Mountain range. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.