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The Hellbender 10K

Norton, United States • 3 Oct 2026

The Hellbender 10K : October 3, 2026

The Hellbender 10K takes place on October 3, 2026, in Norton, Virginia. The event starts in downtown Norton at 115 8th Street SW and finishes at High Knob. This is the 13th annual running of the event.

Course and registration

The course distance is 10K (about 6.2 miles). The route gains more than 2,000 feet in elevation as it climbs from downtown Norton to the High Knob summit, which reaches 4,200 feet. Registration closes on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Additional event updates are posted on the event website, Facebook page, and Instagram account. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Norton

Race information

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