Crescent City Classic
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Crescent City Classic 10k
The Crescent City Classic 10k is a running event in New Orleans held on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The event is produced locally by the Crescent City Classic Foundation, a not-for-profit 5013c entity, and is traditionally held the Saturday before Easter Sunday. The listed location for race activities is 1250 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70113, US.
Registrations include in-person and virtual options, specifically a 10K General Registration, a Run For It Charity Registration, and virtual equivalents. General registration is open to ages 6 and older and the event notes free entry for children age 5 and younger. Published registration fees show a $70 price for general registration and $50 for charity registration, with virtual entries listed between $50 and $70; prices change after February 20, 2026.
Race weekend features a two-day Health & Fitness Expo that is free and open to the public. A post-race party is hosted by Michelob Ultra and includes live music from local bands and New Orleans cuisine. Participants range from world-class runners to joggers, walkers, wheelchair athletes, children in strollers, and others. The Run for It program focuses on fundraising for local charity partners and aims to raise $1,000,000 in support of those organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
