NEW ORLEANS (press release) – In an effort to combat the brutal record heatwave, Crescent City Classic organizers have moved the annual Crescent City Connection Bridge Run to Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. from its traditionally scheduled June start.
Thousands of runners will run from the Westbank to the Eastbank over the iconic Crescent City Connection Bridge as they compete in the Crescent Connection Bridge Run. Last year, CCC Officials also announced the long-standing route will be converted to a 6k (3.7-mile) race with the starting line near Oakwood Center and the finish line and post-race party on Fulton Street in the heart of the historic Warehouse District.
“We’re excited to move this race to a cooler time of the year in September and to use the new 6k format,” said Crescent City Classic Race Director Eric Stuart. “The course across the Crescent City Connection provides picturesque views of downtown New Orleans at sunset so it’s an experience you don’t want to miss.”
Once the thousands of runners and walkers pass the finish line, they will be treated to a free post-race party with drinks, food and live music on Fulton Street near Manning’s.
Registration for this year’s CCC Bridge Run is open online at www.ccc10k.com and is $40 for runners and walkers who sign up by midnight on Saturday, September 16. The price will then increase to $45. All registrants will receive the official 2023 Bridge Run t-shirt, highly sought-after finisher medal and keepsake race bib.
For more information on the Crescent Connection Bridge Run, visit http://www.ccc10k.com/.
