Crescent City Classic
| Crescent City Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday before Easter |
| Location |
New Orleans, Louisiana 
|
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) |
| Primary sponsor | Allstate Sugar Bowl |
| Established | 1979 |
| Course records |
M: 27:10 (2002 – Sammy Kipketer) F: 30:27 (2005 – Isabella Ochichi) |
| Official site | www.ccc10k.com |
The Crescent City Classic is an annual 10-kilometer race held in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The race is traditionally held the Saturday before Easter. The first Crescent City Classic was held in New Orleans in 1979.
The current course is a point to point course that starts downtown in the Central Business District by the Superdome, following city streets (Poydras Street, Peters Street, Decatur Street, Esplanade Avenue, City Park Avenue) and into City Park, where the official finish line is located on Roosevelt Mall, alongside Tad Gormley Stadium.
Key: Course record USATF Men's 10K championships
Source:
A concurrent festival begins as the first runners pass the finish line. The festival which includes a concert, food and beverages is held in City Park.
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