NEW ORLEANS – Tens of thousands of runners from across the world are training to break personal 10k records while thousands more will take in the unique sights and sounds of New Orleans’ most iconic neighborhoods as they walk and run the 2026 LCMC Health Crescent City Classic (CCC). This year’s race on Saturday, April 4, will feature the long-standing route from the Superdome through downtown and the French Quarter, up Esplanade Avenue and ending at the finish line in City Park in front of the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA).
Last year’s race was a sellout with more than 18,000 participants. This year, to meet the high demand, CCC officials increased the capacity to 21,000 entries and are expecting another sellout for the 2026 running.
“We’re thrilled for runners and walkers from all over the world to take to the historic streets of New Orleans for our famous 10k race on Easter weekend,” said Crescent City Classic Race Director Eric Stuart. “We were fortunate to have had a sellout last year, and we’re trending for another great year. We’re encouraging everyone to sign up as soon as possible.”
The 48th running of the Crescent City Classic will be the third with LCMC Health as the title sponsor. The picturesque course begins at the Caesars Superdome at 8 a.m., where participants take their marks at the starting line. Once runners finish, they will be treated to the Michelob Ultra RaceFest for cold drinks, hot food and live music.
“LCMC Health is excited to sponsor Crescent City Classic’s iconic 10k race for the third year in a row,” said LCMC Health CEO Greg Feirn. “The Classic embodies our values of community and wellness, sharing our vision for a healthier New Orleans. Together, we are committed to the health and vitality of the communities we serve, and we look forward to another amazing race day.”
Prior to race day, Crescent City Classic organizers will host the 2026 Health & Fitness Expo on Thursday, April 2, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency. Runners who attend the expo can pick up their race bibs and T-shirts, stay for interactive fitness classes and engaging demonstrations. In addition, there will be complimentary food and beverages as well as a chance to shop local and national running brands for discounted pricing.
Following the race, the Michelob Ultra RaceFest in City Park is open to all Crescent City Classic runners. Friends and family of participants can purchase tickets in advance for $20 (adults) and $10 (children ages 6-12) or $25 and $15, respectively, on race day. Children ages 5 and under are free. Passes can be purchased during registration at the expo, on race day or by visiting www.ccc10k.com. If ordering online, passes can be picked up during the Expo at the fest pass kiosk or on race day at the Festival Tickets Tent in front of the Reunion Shelter entrance on Friedrichs Avenue and Wisner Boulevard.
Registration for this year’s 48th running of the CCC is open online at www.ccc10k.com and is currently $75 for runners and walkers. No race day registration is available. All registrants will receive the official 2026 CCC T-shirt, highly sought-after finisher medal and race bib.
The CCC has also partnered with 29 New Orleans-area charities through its charitable foundation, the Crescent City Classic Foundation (CCCF), while engaging their RUN FOR IT program. These nonprofit partners recruit and organize teams of runners and walkers who commit to raising a minimum of $200 for their charity by race day. Since the initiative began in 2013, the program has raised nearly $8 million for more than 30 charities. Special pricing for charity runners in the RUN FOR IT program is currently $50.
For more information on the LCMC Health Crescent City Classic, visit http://www.ccc10k.com/.