Iconic tradition · New Orleans, LA
LCMC Health Crescent City Classic is a landmark running tradition in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a verified date of March 27, 2027.
ConfirmedFamily friendlyCostumes encouraged
- When
- Sat, Mar 27, 2027
Start 8:00 a.m.
Saturday before Easter - Where
- Caesars Superdome (start) / City Park at NOMA (finish)
1500 Sugar Bowl Dr
New Orleans, LA 70112 · Orleans Parish
Directions - Entry
- $75 (2026 at late registration)
Register - Organized by
- Crescent City Classic Foundation
Since 1979; 48th running in 2026
What to expect
2026 Season completed
Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Sat, Apr 4, 2026
2027 Confirmed
Saturday, March 27, 2027
- Sat, Mar 27, 2027
Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.
About the run
A point-to-point 10K run every Saturday before Easter since 1979, finishing in front of the New Orleans Museum of Art with a RaceFest of live music and local food. Over 20,000 people typically take part.
The run
- Distances
- 10K
- Occasion
- Easter
- Season
- Spring
- Swag
- T-shirt, finisher medal, RaceFest admission
- Field
- Over 20,000 people
- Benefits
- Run for It charity partners
Nearby
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- Krewe of BOO! New Orleans Zombie RunNew Orleans, LA
- National Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run/WalkNew Orleans, LA
- New Orleans Red Dress RunNew Orleans, LA
- NOAC Turkey Day RaceNew Orleans, LA
- San Fermin in Nueva Orleans – Running of the BullsNew Orleans, LA
Sources
- Official site official
- NOLA Newswire 2026 preview research
- Caesars Superdome event page official
Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.