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Central Children's Home Cross Country Run

Oxford, United States • 27 Sep 2025

Central Children's Home Cross Country Run takes place in Oxford, North Carolina at the Central Children’s Home grounds (211 W Antioch Dr). This festival-style event comprises 14 races, including the women's 6,000-meter and men's 8,000-meter cross-country runs, plus youth divisions and the Granville Invitational for high and middle school athletes, and, for the first time, collegiate divisions for men and women. Courses run on grass fields and farm roads. Proceeds benefit the Central Children’s Home of North Carolina and the Durham Striders Youth Association. The event enforces no-stroller and no-pet rules and asks participants to register for a $20 entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Oxford

Race information

Registration
8 km
Men 8000 Meters Run/walk
8 km
Men Collegiate B 8000 Meters
8 km
Men Collegiate 8000 Meters
6 km
Women Collegiate B 6000 Meters
6 km
Women Collegiate 6000 Meters
6 km
Women 6000 Meters Run/walk
5 km
Girls High School 5000 Meters
5 km
Boys High School 5000 Meters
Youth Boys and Girls 13-14 4000 Meters
Youth Boys and Girls 9-10 3000 Meters
Youth Boys and Girls 11-12 3000 Meters
Girls Middle School 3000 Meters
Boys Middle School 3000 Meters
Youth Boys and Girls 8 and Under 2000 Meters
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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