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The Hellbender 10K

Name: The Hellbender 10K
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Norton

Norton, United States • 3 Oct 2026

The Hellbender 10K

The Hellbender 10K is a 6.2-mile (10 km) race. The course climbs from downtown Norton to the 4,200-foot summit of High Knob, which is the highest point in the Cumberland Mountain range. The event has an elevation gain of over 2,000 feet.

The 13th annual edition of this race will be held on October 3, 2026. Registration for the event closes on October 1, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Norton

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

10k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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