The Hellbender 10K
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High Knob Hellbender 10K
The High Knob Hellbender is a single-distance road race held in Norton, Virginia. The course covers roughly 10 km (6.2 miles) and climbs from downtown Norton to the High Knob summit, gaining more than 2,000 feet in elevation and reaching an altitude of about 4,200 feet. High Knob is the highest point in the Cumberland Mountain range.
This is the 13th annual running of the event, scheduled for October 3, 2026. The event lists a physical location at 115 8th Street SW in Norton. Registration for the event closes October 1, 2026. Organizer communications note that updates appear on the race website and on social media channels including Facebook and Instagram.
The description above summarizes available event details: distance, elevation profile, summit altitude, date, annual edition, and the stated venue in Norton, Virginia. It does not include start times or operational specifics beyond registration closing and update channels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
