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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
211 W Antioch Dr, Oxford NC
5K
62–79°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
69–84°F
rain
2024
70–80°F
rain
2023
62–73°F
dry
2022
59–80°F
dry
2021
56–74°F
dry
2020
62–74°F
dry
2019
68–93°F
dry
2018
68–85°F
rain
2017
68–82°F
dry
2016
66–72°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 26
Sunny · 48–78°F
Saturday, Sep 26starts near 48°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 6 mph
About this race
Event Overview
- Organizer: The Durham Striders Youth Association
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Location: 211 W. Antioch Dr, Oxford, NC
- Website: Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival
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
- Email: [email protected]
- Results By: TDeming Timing and Events
Entry Fees
- Fees: Online Registration $20.00 per athlete
- Registration: Available on the event website
Course map
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Live prices near the start line, Sep 25 – 27, 2026.
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