Crescent City Classic Foundation

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A 2-mile parade-route sprint, a sunset crossing of the Mississippi, a holiday-lights run and a 730-mile virtual campaign — six ways to race New Orleans with the Classic.

6 races2 mi → 730 mi distances2 races that seed your 10K corral

  1. 01

    Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

    The WWII Challenge: Easy Company

    Twenty-five years after Band of Brothers, retrace Easy Company from Camp Toccoa to Berchtesgaden — 13 milestones, run alone or as a team.

    Distance
    730 or 103 miles · virtual
    Where
    Anywhere — with The National WWII Museum
    Entry
    $50
    • T-shirt, finisher’s medal and bib
    • 25% off a National WWII Museum ticket
    • Teams of 10+ save $5 each
  2. 02

    Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 4:00 p.m.

    Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk

    A family favourite: Santa photos, carousel rides and gumbo first, then two miles through 10 million LED lights — before the gates open to the public.

    Distance
    2 miles
    Where
    Lafreniere Park, Metairie
    Entry
    $30–$40
    • Free entry to the lights display
    • Kids 3–10 save $5, 2 & under free
    • Strollers very welcome
  3. 03

    March 2027 · 9:00 a.m.

    St. Patrick’s Day Classic

    Two miles down the parade route from Gennaro’s, with crowds already lining Metairie Road — then green beer and jambalaya before the floats roll.

    Distance
    2 miles
    Where
    Metairie Road, ahead of the parade
    Entry
    $30–$35
    • Your only 2-mile CCC10K seeding race
    • Seeded 1 under 14:00 · Seeded 2 under 16:00
    • Free post-race party for everyone
  4. 04

    Saturday, March 27, 2027 · 8:00 a.m.

    Crescent City Classic 10K

    The big one. Easter Saturday since 1979: 20,000 people from Olympians to walkers with coolers, and the Michelob Ultra RaceFest after.

    Distance
    10K · 6.2 miles
    Where
    Superdome → French Quarter → City Park
    Entry
    $55–$80
    • T-shirt, medallion, RaceFest entry
    • Top 500 men & women win the poster
    • Run for It: $1M a year for NOLA
  5. 05

    Fall 2027 · 6:00 p.m. · registration opens May 2027

    Crescent City Connection Bridge Run

    The most unique course in the South: up the HOV lane of the Crescent City Connection at sunset, 300 feet above the river, skyline ahead.

    Distance
    6K · 3.7 miles
    Where
    Westbank → across the Mississippi
    Entry
    $45–$60
    • Shirt, medal and post-race party
    • Free shuttles both banks
    • Teams of 10+ save $5 each
  6. 06

    Fall 2027 · 8:00 a.m.

    Corporate Classic 5K

    A race for everyone from kids to corporations — company teams, a tent village post-race fest and free kids’ zone, all for YMCA adult literacy.

    Distance
    5K
    Where
    City Park, with the YMCA
    Entry
    $40–$50
    • Qualifies you for a CCC10K seeded corral
    • Shirt, medal, live band, food & beer
    • Free child care while you run

Past results for every race are on RunSignup — CCC10K results.