The Crescent City Classic
The Crescent City Classic 10K started in 1979 with 902 participants of all ability levels. As one of the oldest 10k races in the nation, the Classic has been praised across major running publications as the original party race, an Easter weekend tradition, and for being held on a beautiful course through a unique city.
Further, the Crescent City Classic Foundation works to create a better lifestyle for the people of the New Orleans metropolitan area through the promotion of fitness and health.
This Year's Classic
This year's Crescent City Classic and Michelob Ultra RaceFest will begin at 8 a.m. in Champions Square and end in City Park, just before the New Orleans Museum of Art, exactly 6.2 miles from the start. The event is known to boast the fun and celebratory nature of New Orleans through costume contests and an after party hosted by Michelob Ultra, but the Run for It program brings a level of seriousness to the event as the program sets out to raise $1 million to support local charities that have been selected to partner with the CCC Foundation each year.
This years charity partners include Youth Run NOLA, Split Second Foundation, Grace at the Greenlight, Son of a Saint, Covenant house, and many more. Charity partners officially recruit runners, walkers, and joggers to raise a minimum of $200 for their charity by race day, and will receive a full refund for the registration fee if the participator raises over $300. Charity runners receive free entry to the Michelob Ultra RaceFest, along with other exciting perks to incentive participation with this unique fundraiser.
How to Register
To register, click this link for all registration options, including general registration, virtual registration and registration for charity runners committed to raising $200 dollars. Registration fees vary depending on registration type and the timeframe in which you register:
- Now to April 16: $65
- April 17 and April 18: $70
All registered entrants will receive a race bib with timing tag, a commemorative CCC10k race t-shirt, a CCC10k finisher's medal, free shuttle transportation before and after the race, as well as admission to the Michelob Ultra RaceFest.
Michelob Ultra RaceFest
The RaceFest will be hosted at the Festival Grounds in City Park as a reward filled, with live music, food, and drinks for the participants.
The festival also features events to make the event fun for participants of all ages, such as a costume contest, an award ceremony, and a Family Fun zone that includes obstacle courses and inflatables. Free to runners and children under the age of 5, RaceFest is available for all other individuals for $20/$25 depending on time of purchase.
Two-Day Health and Fitness Expo
The Health and Fitness Expo event, taking place on the Thursday and Friday before the race, accompanies the CCC10K and Michelob Ultra RaceFest to showcase the newest products related to running, health and wellness, and opportunities around the city available for citizens. Located in the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, exhibitors will showcase the latest running apparel, exercise equipment, shoes, fitness services, nutrition and wellness products along with much more.
Featuring hourly fitness classes, cooking demonstrations, and speakers, the health and fitness expo is a free opportunity that is open to the public, allowing anyone to participate in this unique expo.
