Louisiana · 10K
Crescent City Classic
Crescent City Classic is a 10K event held in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 20,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Field size
- ~20,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Distances
- 10K
- Field size
- About 20,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- crescentcityclassic.com
About the Crescent City Classic
New Orleans' flagship 10K, run Easter weekend on a fast point-to-point course from the Superdome to City Park. A festive Louisiana institution combining elite competition with a massive recreational field.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified course; one of America's largest and oldest 10Ks (since 1979); the preeminent road race in Louisiana, drawing world-class elites and ~18,000-20,000 participants
- Notes
- Largest 10K in Louisiana
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Crescent City Classic: common questions
- When is the Crescent City Classic?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Crescent City Classic held?
- In New Orleans, Louisiana.
- What distances does the Crescent City Classic offer?
- 10K.
- How many people run the Crescent City Classic?
- About 20,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Crescent City Classic?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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