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The Hellbender 10k
Norton, Virginia
$45
Race Day Registration
3
Aid Stations
27
Days Away
About This Race
The High Knob Hellbender 10K is a challenging approximately 6.2-mile road race in Southwest Virginia that climbs more than 2,000 feet in elevation from downtown Norton to the 4,200-foot High Knob summit in the Jefferson National Forest, the highest point in the Cumberland Mountains.
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Race Day
Oct 3, 2026
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Pricing
Current Price
$45
Race Day Registration
Aid Stations
3| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop Bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benge's Rock First aid station, located near local landmark Benge's Rock on the right side of the course. | 2.50 miles | -- | water | ||
City Reservoir Second aid station at the city reservoir, also the main trailhead for the City of Norton's Flag Rock Area Trails system. | 4.00 miles | -- | water | ||
Aid Station 3 Third aid station at approximately the 5-mile marker. | 5.00 miles | -- | water |
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