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 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the fourth annual Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Oxford, North Carolina! This exciting festival will take place at the Central Children's Home, featuring a diverse lineup of 11 events designed for runners of all ages and skill levels. Participants can compete in various race distances, including high school 5 km and middle school 3 km events, alongside a 5 km run/walk for adults aged 19 and older. For the first time, the festival will also showcase competitive collegiate divisions for both women and men, adding an extra layer of excitement to the day.
Join the community in supporting a great cause, as proceeds from this spirited event will benefit the Central Children's Home of North Carolina and the Durham Striders Youth Association. With activities kicking off at 9:00 AM, this festival promises to be a memorable day filled with athletic spirit, camaraderie, and the joy of running. Don't miss your chance to be part of this uplifting event while making a difference in the lives of young people in your community!
Join the community in supporting a great cause, as proceeds from this spirited event will benefit the Central Children's Home of North Carolina and the Durham Striders Youth Association. With activities kicking off at 9:00 AM, this festival promises to be a memorable day filled with athletic spirit, camaraderie, and the joy of running. Don't miss your chance to be part of this uplifting event while making a difference in the lives of young people in your community!
Organiser's Description
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 Childrens Home Collegiate Invitational
2:25 p.m. Women Collegiate 6 km
3:15 p.m. Men Collegiate 8 km
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 Childrens Home Collegiate Invitational
2:25 p.m. Women Collegiate 6 km
3:15 p.m. Men Collegiate 8 km
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