The Hellbender 10K

OCT

2

2027

A 10 km uphill road race in Norton, VA with more than 2,000 feet of climbing from downtown to the 4,200 foot High Knob summit.

Sat 2 Oct 2027

Norton, Virginia

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10 kilometers

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High Knob Hellbender 10K

The High Knob Hellbender is a 10 km (6.2 mile) road race in Norton, VA. The course climbs from downtown Norton to the High Knob summit and includes more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain. The summit reaches about 4,200 feet and is the highest point in the Cumberland Mountain range.

Event information identifies downtown Norton as the lower point and High Knob as the climb destination. Registration opened on October 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET according to the event listing. Organizers provide a website and maintain Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.

The listing emphasizes the sustained ascent over the full distance and the change in elevation between the start area and the summit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.