The Hellbender 10k 2026
Pacing, fueling and crew sheet for the course you pick
6242’047 m D+ ft D+
At a glance
The Hellbender 10k 2026 took place on Saturday 3 October 2026 in Norton (Virginia, United States). One distance: 10 km.
The course is 10 km with 624 m D+ (62 m per km: very steep terrain). Terrain: 100% road. Terrain data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The 2027 edition is expected on Saturday 2 October 2027, date to be confirmed by the organiser. On Kliva, plan your pacing and nutrition for free, then send the plan to your watch.
A mind-bending, heart-pounding, leg-crushing race to the top of Southwest Virginia.
1 course
10km6.2mi
624 m D+2’047 ft D+
23 m D-75 ft D-
avg 6%
10KNo index
Course analysis
10K10 km6.2 mi624 m D+2’047 ft D+
- D+
- 624 m2’047 ft
- D−
- 23 m75 ft
- Max alt.
- 1’271 m4’170 ft
- Steepest
- 9%
Segments
Elevation profile: 10K
642 m – 1’271 m2’106 ft – 4’170 ft
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Where to stay
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