Since 1979, the Crescent City Classic 10k has been a New Orleans tradition. The race, which takes place every year on the Saturday before Easter Sunday, is produced locally by the Crescent City Classic Foundation, a not-for-profit 5013c entity. People of all physical abilities participate, including world-class runners, joggers, walkers, wheelchair athletes, kids in strollers, and even those with rolling beer coolers.
The starting line of the 10-kilometer course (6.2 miles) in Downtown New Orleans in front of the Caesars Superdome. From there, participants (many in costume) run through the French Quarter, all the way up beautiful Esplanade Avenue to New Orleans City Park where they cross the finish line under the cool, shady, ancient live oak trees.
The events surrounding the Crescent City Classic make for a jam-packed Easter weekend. The fun includes a two-day Health & Fitness Expo, free and open to the public. Many runners sign up simply to attend the post-race party hosted by Michelob Ultra, complete with live music from local bands and world-famous New Orleans cuisine!
But there’s a serious side to the Classic as well. Every year, the “Run for It” Program sets out to raise $1 million to support local charity partners. No matter who crosses the finish line first, everyone wins!
Event Schedule:
5:30 am Buses begin running from City Park (at Beau Bassich Circle) to start area (Champions Square)
7:00 am Pre-race warm up in Champions Square
7:30 am Last shuttle bus leaves City Park
7:45 am Final Announcements, Dignitary Welcome and the National Anthem begin at the Start Line
8:00 am The Crescent City Classic Begins!
8:30 am The Michelob Ultra RaceFest begins near the finish at the new Festival Grounds on Friedrichs Ave.
9:30 am Complimentary bus transportation begins taking participants from City Park (at Henry Thomas Dr.) back downtown to Poydras St.
10:15 am Award Ceremony begin on main stage
10:30 am Distribution of Top 500 posters begins at the Top 500 Tent
11:00 am Festival Bands resume playing
12:00 pm Costume Contest on main stage
1:00 pm The RaceFest officially ends; Complimentary bus transport back downtown ends
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