Crescent City Classic Employee Directory
Spectator SportsLouisiana, United States2-10 Employees
The Crescent City Classic is a nonprofit organizer of a major road race in New Orleans, combining elite competition with broad amateur participation and widespread enjoyment. Founded in 1979 with 902 participants, the event has grown into Louisiana’s leading fitness event and a long-standing feature of the region’s running calendar. It is produced by the Crescent City Classic Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting health, fitness, and healthier lifestyles across the New Orleans metropolitan area. The event is widely recognized within the spectator sports landscape for its fast 10k course and its festive atmosphere, which have been noted by major running publications. Recent developments include the 2022 WWII Challenge launched in partnership with The National WWII Museum, and a 75k virtual challenge introduced in 2020 in response to COVID-19 restrictions. The organization is based in New Orleans, Louisiana, and operates with a relatively small staff.