NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Tens of thousands of runners from across the world are gearing up to break personal 10k records while thousands more will take in the unique sights and sounds of New Orleans most iconic neighborhoods as they walk and run the 2024 LCMC Health Crescent City Classic (CCC). This year’s race on Saturday, March 30, will feature the long-standing route from the Superdome through downtown and the French Quarter, up Esplanade Avenue and finishing at the finish line at City Park in front of the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA).
“We’re thrilled for runners and walkers from all over the world to take to the historic streets of New Orleans for our famous 10k race in the city’s traditional Easter weekend event,” said Crescent City Classic Race Director Eric Stuart. “Road racing has seen national increases of 20% in the last two years, and we’re trending better than that so we’re hoping to have one of our largest races ever.”
The 46th running of the Crescent City Classic will be the first with LCMC Health as the title sponsor. The picturesque course begins at the Caesars Superdome at 8 a.m., and event organizers expect more than 12,000 participants to take their marks at the starting line. Once runners finish, they will be treated to the Michelob Ultra RaceFest for cold drinks, hot food and live music including the band After Party.
“We are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey as the title sponsor of the Crescent City Classic’s annual 10k race. At LCMC Health, we believe in the power of community, wellness, and the shared pursuit of a healthier, vibrant future,” said LCMC Health CEO Greg Feirn. “Together, we will strive towards new heights, fostering a legacy of well-being and unity in the heart of New Orleans. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to the health and vitality of the communities we serve, and we look forward to inspiring countless moments of triumph and achievement.”
Prior to race day, Crescent City Classic organizers will host the 2024 Health & Fitness Expo on Thursday, March 28, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 7 pm at the Hyatt Regency. Runners who attend the Expo can pick up their race bibs and t-shirts, stay for interactive fitness classes and engaging demonstrations, and shop local and national running brands for discounted pricing.
Following the race, The Michelob Ultra RaceFest at City Park is open to all Crescent City Classic runners. Friends and family of participants can purchase tickets in advance for $20 or $25 on race day. Children 5 and under are free. Passes can be purchased during registration at the Expo, on race day or by visiting www.ccc10k.com. If ordering online, passes can be picked up during the Expo at the fest pass kiosk or on race day at the Festival Tickets Tent in front of the Reunion Shelter entrance on Friedrichs Avenue and Wisner Boulevard.
Registration for this year’s 46th running of the CCC is open online at www.ccc10k.com and is $65 for runners and walkers through March 27. The price will increase to $70 on March 28 and March 29. No race day registration is available. All registrants will receive the official 2024 CCC t-shirt, highly sought-after finisher medal and race bib.
The CCC has also partnered with 26 New Orleans-area charities through its charitable foundation, The Crescent City Classic Foundation (CCCF), on the Run For It! program. These nonprofit partners recruit and organize teams of runners and walkers who commit to raising a minimum of $200 for their charity by race day. Since the initiative began in 2013, the program has raised more than $5.5 million for more than 25 charities. Special pricing for charity runners in the Run For It! program is $45.
For more information on the LCMC Health Crescent City Classic, visit ccc10k.com.
