Races 10K · New Orleans, USA
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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Asked often
- 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?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Crescent City Classic: flat terrain, April conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the New Orleans build.
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