September 27, 2025
The Central Children’s Home of North Carolina and the North Carolina Association of United States Track and Field will host the Third Annual Central Children’s Home Cross Country Festival on September 27, in Oxford NC. There will be multiple events contested throughout the day including the Central Children’s Home 6 km Run Walk, Open and Masters events, youth division races, and the Granville Invitational, featuring High School and Middle School events, and college competition. Proceeds from the Cross-Country Festival will benefit in part the Central Children’s Home of North Carolina and will be used to defray the cost of event production.
Days Inn Oxford will extend a group rate for Festival participants.

Pictured: 2023 Masters Women’s Champions

The grounds at the Central Children’s Home are an ideal setting for cross country.