Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- 211 W Antioch Dr, Oxford, NC
- Distance
- Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival 5 km Run Walk (Women) · Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival 5 km Run Walk (Men)
From the Organizer
The Durham Striders Youth Association will host the fourth annual Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival on September 26th in Oxford, NC. There will be a total of 11 events contested throughout the day including the Granville Invitational, featuring High School 5 km and Middle School 3 km events, the Body Billboards Youth invitational, the Central Children's Home 5 km Run Walk (Women and Men 19 and older), and for the second year the festival will have competitive collegiate divisions for Women and Men. Proceeds from the Cross-Country Festival will benefit in part the Central Children's Home of North Carolina and the Durham Striders Youth Association.
Please, no stroller or baby jogger participants.
Please, no pets.
Event Site:
Central Children's Home of North Carolina
211 W. Antioch Dr.
Oxford, NC 27565
Event Website: centralchildrenshomecrosscountryfestival.org
(for more information and links to all registration platforms)
Contact: cchxcfestinfo@yahoo.com
Results By: TDeming Timing and Events https://tdemingtiming.com
Entry Fees: Online Registration $20.00 per athlete
September 25: Packet Pickup Central Children's Home Pavilion, Course Preview 4:00 -7:00 pm
September 26: Packet Pickup Central Children's Home Pavilion 8:00 am- until.
September 26 Event Schedule
9:00 am CCHXC Fest Men and Women 5km Run/Walk (19 and older)
Body Billboards Youth Invitational
10:00 a.m. Girls and Boys 13-14 4 km
10:30 a.m. Girls and Boys 11-12 3 km
10:50 a.m. Girls and Boys 9-10 3 km
11:20 a.m. Girls and Boys 8 & under 2 km
Visit Granville Middle and High School Invitational
11:50 a.m. Girls Middle School 3 km
12:20 p.m. Boys Middle School 3 km
12:50 p.m. Girls High School 5 km
1:40 p.m. Boys High School 5 km
2:20 p.m. 50/50 Raffle Drawing (must be present to win)
Central Children’s Home Collegiate Invitational
2:25 p.m. Women Collegiate 6 km
3:15 p.m. Men Collegiate 8 km
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oxford Ag, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Oxford, NC
Elevation
501 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- 211 W Antioch Dr, Oxford, NC
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- What is the Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run?
- Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run is a running race held in Oxford, North Carolina on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Oxford, North Carolina at 211 W Antioch Dr, Oxford, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run
Sep 26, 2026