211 W Antioch Dr, Oxford NC
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
🏃♂️ Event Overview
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:
- Granville Invitational: featuring High School 5 km and Middle School 3 km events
- Body Billboards Youth Invitational: a series of various youth races
- Central Children's Home 5 km Run Walk: open to Women and Men aged 19 and older
- Collegiate Divisions: competitive events 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.
🚫 Participation Guidelines
- No Strollers: Please, no stroller or baby jogger participants.
- No Pets: No pets allowed on the event site.
📍 Event Location
- Site: Central Children's Home of North Carolina
- Address: 211 W. Antioch Dr.
- City: Oxford, NC 27565
🌐 Event Details
- Website: Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival
- Contact: cchxcfestinfo@yahoo.com
- Results By: TDeming Timing and Events - tdemingtiming.com
- Entry Fees: Online Registration $20.00 per athlete
📅 Schedule
- September 25: Packet Pickup at Central Children's Home Pavilion, Course Preview 4:00 - 7:00 pm
- September 26: Packet Pickup at Central Children's Home Pavilion 8:00 am until
- Start Time: 9:00 am for CCHXC Fest Men and Women 5km Run/Walk (19 and older)
- First Event: Body Billboards Youth Invitational at 10:00 am
🏅 Event Schedule
Event times are as follows:
- 10:00 am: Girls and Boys 13-14 4 km
- 10:30 am: Girls and Boys 11-12 3 km
- 10:50 am: Girls and Boys 9-10 3 km
- 11:20 am: Girls and Boys 8 & under 2 km
- 11:50 am: Girls Middle School 3 km
- 12:20 pm: Boys Middle School 3 km
- 12:50 pm: Girls High School 5 km
- 1:40 pm: Boys High School 5 km
- 2:20 pm: 50/50 Raffle Drawing (must be present to win)
- 2:25 pm: Women Collegiate 6 km
- 3:15 pm: Men Collegiate 8 km
