Crescent City Classic
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Crescent City Classic 10k
The Crescent City Classic 10k is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, in New Orleans, LA (70113). The event is a 10-kilometre road race produced by the Crescent City Classic Foundation, a not-for-profit 5013c organization. The Classic has been held since 1979 and takes place each year on the Saturday before Easter Sunday.
Race details and associated events
General registration for the 10K is listed at $65, with the price increasing after February 21, 2026. The 10K registration is open to ages 6 and older; children age 5 and younger may enter for free. The event program includes in-person and virtual registration options and a Run For It charity registration. A two-day Health & Fitness Expo is part of the weekend and is free and open to the public. The post-race activities include a party hosted by Michelob Ultra with live music and New Orleans cuisine. The Run For It Program aims to raise $1,000,000 for local charity partners; the page shows $1,590 raised toward that goal. The event materials mention packet pickup, course and corral information, awards and top 500 results, team challenges, and transportation and parking information. Participants have included runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes and others using strollers or rolling coolers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.