The Granville Ambulance Chase & Food Truck Rodeo has something for everyone - from serious runners to families looking for a day of healthy fun. Proceeds to benefit the Granville Health System Foundation.
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Place: Historic Downtown Oxford
Start line will be on Main Street in front of the Courthouse. The Finish Line will be on Little John Street. The Race Course maps are at the bottom of this page. Main Street, Spring Street, High Street, and Littlejohn Street will have closures on Saturday morning for the safety of race participants.
Race Start Times:
10K Ambulance Chase - 11:00am
5K Ambulance Chase - 11:20am
5K Fun Run - 11:25am
1- Mile Family Walk - 11:40am
Kids Dash - 12:30pm
Food Truck Rodeo - 11:00am-2:00pm
Registration and Packet Pickup:
Early Packet Pickup for Preregistered runners - Friday, March 20, from 4:30pm until 6:30pm at Tobacco Wood Brewing Co., 117 Wall Street, Oxford, NC
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up - Saturday, March 21 beginning at 9:30am at The Hub on Main, 100 Main Street, Oxford. There will be no cash payments accepted. Race Day registrations will be done online with credit card payments only.
Prizes /Awards:
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T-shirts- T-shirts are given to the first 350 participants registered for the 5K, 10K, 5K Fun Run, and 1-mile Family Walk. Pre-registered runners will receive size preferences before those who register the day of the event.
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Trophies- The top male and female finisher overall in both the 5K and 10K competitive runs receive a trophy.
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Medals- An event medal is given to the first 300 finishers in the 5K & 10K races.
Rules & Regulations:
No skates, bicycles, roller blades or skateboards allowed on the race course without prior approval. Baby joggers, running strollers and participants in wheelchairs are welcome. Baby joggers and strollers will be asked to begin at the back of the race.
Pets are not allowed in the race, but they are welcome (on a leash) at the Food Truck Rodeo.
Discounts:
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Community groups- Register with a community group of at least 10 people to receive a discount on your registration.
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Students- anyone age 5-18 years old registering for the 5K, 10K, or Fun Run receive a discount that is automatically applied at checkout.
We offer a Military Discount that is applied during checkout
Volunteers:
If you are not interested in running but would still like to be involved, we can use your help! For more information and to sign up to volunteer use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054FAFAD2CAAFF2-47477484-intersection?fbclid=IwAR0PBbmhoa6W_3NdOaLXRpJyppAEeNXJ2kVdxacXwFB4O35MN4Pjj6qniGM#/