Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run Logo

Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run

Oxford, NC

Sat, Sep 26, 2026

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When

Saturday, September 26th, 2026

Where

211 W Antioch Dr, Oxford NC

Distance

5K

Typical weather

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2025

6984°F

rain

2024

7080°F

rain

2023

6273°F

dry

2022

5980°F

dry

2021

5674°F

dry

2020

6274°F

dry

2019

6893°F

dry

2018

6885°F

rain

2017

6882°F

dry

2016

6672°F

dry

Best months to race in North Carolina

Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 26

Sunny · 4878°F

Saturday, Sep 26starts near 48°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 6 mph

About this race

Event Overview

Events

  • Total Events: 11 events throughout the day
  • Highlights: Granville Invitational (High School 5 km and Middle School 3 km), Body Billboards Youth Invitational
  • Age Groups: Competitive collegiate divisions for Women and Men
  • Beneficiaries: Proceeds benefit Central Children's Home of North Carolina and Durham Striders Youth Association

Participation Guidelines

  • No Strollers: Please, no stroller or baby jogger participants.
  • No Pets: Please, no pets allowed at the event.

Event Schedule

  • September 25: Packet Pickup at Central Children's Home Pavilion, Course Preview from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.
  • September 26: Packet Pickup at Central Children's Home Pavilion starting at 8:00 AM until the start of the first event.

Race Day Schedule

  • 9:00 AM: CCHXC Fest Men and Women 5 km Run/Walk (19 and older)
  • 10:00 AM: Body Billboards Youth Invitational (Girls and Boys 13-14 4 km)
  • 12:50 PM: Girls High School 5 km
  • 2:20 PM: 50/50 Raffle Drawing (must be present to win)

Contact Information

Entry Fees

  • Fees: Online Registration $20.00 per athlete
  • Registration: Available on the event website

Course map

Hotels for race weekend

Live prices near the start line, Sep 25 – 27, 2026.

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