Crescent City Classic
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Crescent City Classic 10k - New Orleans
The Crescent City Classic 10k is scheduled for April 4, 2026, in New Orleans. The event has been held annually since 1979 and takes place the Saturday before Easter. It is produced locally by the Crescent City Classic Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Participants have included runners, joggers, walkers, wheelchair athletes, children in strollers, and others using rolling coolers.
Race events, registration and charity
- 10K
- Virtual 10K
Registration options listed include a 10K General Registration and a Run For It Charity Registration, plus virtual equivalents. General registration is listed at $65, with the price increasing after January 4, 2026; it is open to ages 6 and older. Run For It Charity Registration is listed at $50, with the price increasing after February 20, 2026, and a stated commitment to raise $200 per registrant for charity. Virtual registration prices are shown in the range $50 to $65. Children age 5 and younger may participate free.
Event-related activities include a two-day Health & Fitness Expo that is free and open to the public, and a post-race party hosted by Michelob Ultra with live music and New Orleans cuisine. The Run For It program seeks to raise funds for local charity partners, with a stated goal of $1,000,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
