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The Hellbender 10K

Norton, United States • 4 Oct 2025

The Hellbender 10K is an exhilarating 6.2-mile race set to take place on October 4, 2025, in Norton, VA. This challenging event features a significant elevation gain of over 2,000 feet as participants ascend from downtown Norton to the summit of High Knob, the highest point in the Cumberland Mountain range at 4,200 feet. This will mark the 12th annual race, with registration opening on January 1, 2025. For more information and updates, participants can visit the event's website and social media pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Norton

Race information

Website Registration
10 km
2000 m+
10k
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