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The Hellbender 10K

Norton, United States • 3 Oct 2026

Event overview

The Hellbender 10K is scheduled for October 3, 2026, in Norton, VA. The race is listed as the 13th annual running of the event. The distance is 10K (reported as 6.2 miles). The published start location is 115 8th Street SW in Norton. Registration closes on October 1.

Course and additional information

The course climbs from downtown Norton to the High Knob summit and includes more than a 2,000-foot elevation gain. The summit is reported at 4,200 feet and is the highest point in the Cumberland Mountain range. Organizers publish updates and information via a website, Facebook, and Instagram. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Norton

Race information

Website Registration
6 mi
6.2 Miles (10k)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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