Louisiana · 10K
Crescent City Classic
Crescent City Classic is a 10K event held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, March 27, 2027. About 20,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 27, 2027
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Field size
- ~20,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, March 27, 2027
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Distances
- 10K
- Field size
- About 20,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- crescentcityclassic.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; USATF certified
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 confirmed date is Saturday, March 27, 2027.
- 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.
- Is registration open for the Crescent City Classic?
- Yes — registration is open. $65 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Crescent City Classic start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Crescent City Classic?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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