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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 in Norton, Virginia, is a mountain road race held October 3, 2026. The course covers 6.2 miles (10 km) and gains more than 2,000 feet as it climbs from downtown Norton to the High Knob summit, which reaches about 4,200 feet. High Knob is the highest point in the Cumberland Mountain range. The 2026 running is the event's 13th annual edition.

The listed event location is 115 8th Street SW, Norton, VA. Registration for the race closes on October 1 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Organizers provide additional updates on the event website, Facebook, and Instagram. Course surface details, aid station locations, and specific logistical information are not specified in the available material. 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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