Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Oxford, North Carolina
- Price $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of athleticism and community spirit at the Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the charming town of Oxford, Granville. This vibrant event promises a thrilling lineup of races for participants of all ages and skill levels, featuring distances that cater to everyone—from a 6000-meter run/walk for women at 9:00 AM to an 8000-meter run/walk for men at 10:00 AM.
In addition to the open categories, the festival will host a variety of youth races, including 2000-meter and 3000-meter events for younger participants, culminating in high school and collegiate competitions. With a total of 14 exciting events throughout the day, including the Granville Invitational, this festival is not just a race but a celebration of community and youth athletics. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and the chance to support local charities, as proceeds benefit the Central Children's Home of North Carolina and the Durham Striders Youth Association. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, cheer, and connect with fellow enthusiasts!
In addition to the open categories, the festival will host a variety of youth races, including 2000-meter and 3000-meter events for younger participants, culminating in high school and collegiate competitions. With a total of 14 exciting events throughout the day, including the Granville Invitational, this festival is not just a race but a celebration of community and youth athletics. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and the chance to support local charities, as proceeds benefit the Central Children's Home of North Carolina and the Durham Striders Youth Association. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, cheer, and connect with fellow enthusiasts!
Organiser's Description
Central Childrens Home Cross-Country Run Walk September 27, 2025:
Women 6000 meters Run/Walk 9:00 am
Men 8000 meters Run/Walk 10:00 am
The Central Childrens Home of North Carolina and the Durham Striders Youth Association will host the Central Childrens Home Cross Country festival on September 27, in Oxford NC. There will be a total of 14 events contested throughout the day including the Central Childrens Home run walk (Women 6 km, Men 8 km) four Youth division races, the Granville Invitational, featuring High School and Middle School events and for the first time the festival will have competitive collegiate divisions for men and women. Proceeds from the Cross-Country Festival will benefit in part the Central Childrens Home of North Carolina, and the Durham Striders Youth Association.
Courses are grass fields and farm roads.
Please, no stroller or baby jogger participants.
Please, no pets.
Event Site: Central Childrens 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
Event Schedule:
September 26:
Packet Pickup Central Childrens Home Pavilion, Course Preview 4:00 -7:00 pm
September 27:
Packet Pickup Central Childrens Home Pavilion 8:00 am- until.
Division Distance Start Time
Women (Open) 6000 Meters Run/Walk 9:00 AM
Men (Open) 8000 Meters Run/Walk 10:00 AM
Youth Girls & Boys (8 & under) 2000 Meters 11:00 AM
Youth Girls & Boys (Ages 9-10) 3000 Meters 11:20 AM
Youth Girls & Boys (Ages 11-12) 3000 Meters 11:50 AM
Girls Middle School 3000 Meters 12:20 PM
Boys' Middle School 3000 Meters 12:50 PM
Youth Girls & Boys (Ages 13-14) 4000 Meters 1:20 PM
Girls' High School 5000 Meters 1:50 PM
Boys' High School 5000 Meters 2:40 PM
Women Collegiate 6000 Meters 3:30 PM
Men Collegiate 8000 Meters 4:20 PM
Women Collegiate B 6000 Meters TBD (Approx. 5:00 PM)
Men Collegiate B 8000 Meters TBD (Approx. 5:40 PM)
Women 6000 meters Run/Walk 9:00 am
Men 8000 meters Run/Walk 10:00 am
The Central Childrens Home of North Carolina and the Durham Striders Youth Association will host the Central Childrens Home Cross Country festival on September 27, in Oxford NC. There will be a total of 14 events contested throughout the day including the Central Childrens Home run walk (Women 6 km, Men 8 km) four Youth division races, the Granville Invitational, featuring High School and Middle School events and for the first time the festival will have competitive collegiate divisions for men and women. Proceeds from the Cross-Country Festival will benefit in part the Central Childrens Home of North Carolina, and the Durham Striders Youth Association.
Courses are grass fields and farm roads.
Please, no stroller or baby jogger participants.
Please, no pets.
Event Site: Central Childrens 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
Event Schedule:
September 26:
Packet Pickup Central Childrens Home Pavilion, Course Preview 4:00 -7:00 pm
September 27:
Packet Pickup Central Childrens Home Pavilion 8:00 am- until.
Division Distance Start Time
Women (Open) 6000 Meters Run/Walk 9:00 AM
Men (Open) 8000 Meters Run/Walk 10:00 AM
Youth Girls & Boys (8 & under) 2000 Meters 11:00 AM
Youth Girls & Boys (Ages 9-10) 3000 Meters 11:20 AM
Youth Girls & Boys (Ages 11-12) 3000 Meters 11:50 AM
Girls Middle School 3000 Meters 12:20 PM
Boys' Middle School 3000 Meters 12:50 PM
Youth Girls & Boys (Ages 13-14) 4000 Meters 1:20 PM
Girls' High School 5000 Meters 1:50 PM
Boys' High School 5000 Meters 2:40 PM
Women Collegiate 6000 Meters 3:30 PM
Men Collegiate 8000 Meters 4:20 PM
Women Collegiate B 6000 Meters TBD (Approx. 5:00 PM)
Men Collegiate B 8000 Meters TBD (Approx. 5:40 PM)
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