The Hellbender 10K

OCT

3

2026

A 10K uphill race in Norton, Virginia on October 3, 2026 that climbs more than 2,000 feet to the 4,200 foot High Knob summit; the 13th edition lists an entry fee of USD 48.50 and registration closes October 1.

Sat 3 Oct 2026

Norton, Virginia

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The Hellbender 10k

The Hellbender 10k is scheduled for October 3, 2026, in Norton, Virginia. The event is the 13th annual running of the High Knob Hellbender climb and uses a route described as a 10K (about 6.2 miles) that begins in downtown Norton near 115 8th Street SW and finishes at the High Knob summit.

The course gains more than 2,000 feet in elevation as it climbs to the 4,200-foot High Knob summit. High Knob is noted as the highest point in the Cumberland Mountain range. The event listing shows an entry price of USD 48.50 and indicates registration closes on October 1 at 11:59 PM ET; registration availability is shown from October 11, 2025.

Event information and updates are shared through the race website and the race’s Facebook and Instagram pages. The listing identifies the event as an in-person sports event in Norton, VA and records the date as October 3, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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