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Crescent City Classic

Crescent City Classic is a flat 10K in New Orleans, USA, held each April. Easter-weekend flat 10K from the French Quarter into City Park — as festive as racing gets. April in New Orleans is warm and humid, 15-24C. The Crescent City Classic's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.

Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site

When

April

every year

Course

flat

10K

Conditions

April in New Orleans is warm and humid, 15-24C.

Racing this course well

Easter-weekend flat 10K from the French Quarter into City Park — as festive as racing gets.

The Crescent City Classic's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.

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When is the Crescent City Classic?
It is held each April in New Orleans, USA. Check the official Crescent City Classic site for the exact date and entry windows.
Is the Crescent City Classic course flat?
Easter-weekend flat 10K from the French Quarter into City Park — as festive as racing gets.
How should I train for the Crescent City Classic?
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