Your bib
Bring the QR code from your confirmation PDF to the Packet Pick-Up kiosks — printed or on your phone. Picking up for a friend? Bring their QR code.
Easter weekend · Thursday to Saturday
Race Weekend
Two free days of Expo at the Hyatt Regency, one block from the start — then Saturday’s race and the party in City Park.
Thu–Fri free ExpoSat race + RaceFest1 block hotel to start
Health & Fitness Expo · free
Start on the right footShoes, apparel, nutrition, gadgets — plus speakers, cooking demos and fitness classes every hour. Register in person, pick up your bib and shirt, and soak it up.
Thursday, March 252:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 2610:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency New Orleans · Elite Hall, Level 1 · 601 Loyola Ave. The Hyatt has valet only — park at the Poydras Garage (1301 Girod St) or 1200 Poydras, both open 24/7.
Your T-shirt
Get your bib first — volunteers tear off the T-shirt tab. Mailed bib? Bring it, tab attached. Or collect your shirt after the race at the RaceFest.
Posters & Fest passes
Show your confirmation email at the poster kiosk or the Fest Pass kiosk. Anything not picked up waits at the RaceFest, then the CCC office.
Michelob Ultra RaceFest
The party in the park8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Festival Grounds, City Park. Live music from local bands, world-famous New Orleans food, the award ceremony and the costume contest — free for every runner.
- FreeRunnerswith your bib
- $20Adults & teens$25 on race day
- $10Kids 6–12
- FreeKids 5 & under
- 8:00DJ on stage
- 9:15Live band
- 10:30Awards · team winners · Top 500 posters
- 11:00Costume contest prelims
- 11:30Costume final · Run for It check
- 1:00RaceFest ends
Raising Cane’s Family Fun Zone
Bring the whole familyInteractive games, inflatables and obstacle courses for kids of all ages. Make the Classic your Easter-weekend tradition — run, walk, or just come for the festivities.
How does my family find me after the race?
Friends and family meet you inside the RaceFest: alphabet signs hang on a fence so you can find each other. Spectator maps arrive with the participant guide before race day.
My bib was mailed — where’s my T-shirt?
At the T-Shirt Tent inside the RaceFest. Bring your bib with the T-shirt tab still attached.
Can we bring our own tent?
Only in the Private Party Tent Village — a non-refundable site fee, set-up on the Friday before the race. No tents come in on race day.
Can we bring food or drinks?
Only with a Private Party Tent; all food and on-site cooking must be approved by the CCC and stay inside your tent space.
Private Party Tent Village
Throw your own partyReserve a spot on the festival grounds for your crew, company or charity. Limited spaces, first come first served — the order deadline is March 12.
Site fee$175
- Secures a 10×10 spot (non-refundable)
- Bring your own pre-approved tent
10×10 framed tent$250
- Rented through the CCC tent vendor
15×15 framed tent$375
- Rented through the CCC tent vendor
20×20 framed tent$500
- Room for the whole office
- Teams of 75+ get a 10×10 package free
Official host hotel
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Race headquarters, Expo venue — and one block from the start line. 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113. Central Reservations: 888.421.1442.