The Central Children’s Home of North Carolina and the Durham Striders Youth Association will host the Central Children’s Home Cross Country festival on September 26 in Oxford NC. There will be a total of 11 events contested throughout the day including the Central Children’s Home 5 km Run, four youth division races comprising the Body Billboards Youth Invitational, the Visit Granville Invitational featuring high school and middle school events, and the CCH Collegiate Invitational with races for men and women. Proceeds from the Cross-Country Festival will benefit in part the Central Children’s Home of North Carolina, and the Durham Striders Youth Association. 

Days Inn Oxford will extend a group rate for Festival participants. If unable to secure the discount through the website, please call Days Inn Oxford at 919-693-9151.

2026 Event Schedule