The Hellbender 10K

Name: The Hellbender 10K
Start: 2025-10-04
End: 2025-10-04
Location: Norton

OCT

2025

Conquer the High Knob Hellbender 10K, a challenging 6.2 mile race that climbs more than 2,000 feet from downtown Norton to the 4,200 foot summit of High Knob. Expect sweeping views and a true mountain test for trail runners.

Sat 4 Oct 2025

Norton, Virginia

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Event overview

The Hellbender 10K is scheduled for October 4, 2025 in Norton, Virginia. The race is the 12th annual running of this event. The advertised distance is 10K (6.2 miles). Registration opens January 1, 2025 and closes October 1, 2025.

Course and location

The course starts in downtown Norton and finishes at the High Knob summit. The route climbs to an elevation of about 4,200 feet, with more than 2,000 feet of total elevation gain from the start to the summit. High Knob is described as the highest point in the Cumberland Mountain range. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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