Bob Anderson
I really enjoyed this race.
Crescent City Classic 10k
Saturday April 19th, 2025
New Orleans, Louisiana
Distance: 10K
Offical Race Web Site
The Crescent City Classic isannual 10-kilometer race held in New Orleans, Louisiana,United States. Mac DeVaughn founded the Classic and held the first race in 1979. The race was originally held in the Fall, but the race is now held the Saturday before Easter.
The Classic is New Orleans’ (and the region’s) premier 10k road race, and one of the oldest 10k races in the nation. For over 40 years, it has combined world class competition, amateur participation and great fun for all participants. Starting in 1979 with 902 participants, the All state Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic has grown to become the preeminent fitness event in Louisiana. This Easter Weekend Tradition is now, along with Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest, one of New Orleans signature events.
Each year, over 20,000 people gather in Downtown New Orleans for an event that attracts everyone from international Elite Athletes to those who walk the entire route carrying cocktails or wearing bunny suits. Young, old, fit and not so, the Crescent City Classic was the first 10k to be televised nationally, and is, to this day, perhaps the most fun you can have over 6.2 miles. The Classic has been praised in every major running publication as “one of America’s fastest 10k’s”, “the originator of the party race”, “an Easter Weekend tradition that should never be missed” and “a great race, on a beautiful course in America’s most unique city”.
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Prize Money: $30,000
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displays approximate race location · New Orleans LA 70112
Crescent City Classic 10k, Race Date: 2024-03-30, Distance: 10k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 30:30 | Matthew Hansen | 19 | LA |
| 2nd Male | 31:35 | Alexander Soileau | 23 | LA |
| 3rd Male | 31:36 | Bret Olivier | 28 | LA |
| 4th Male | 31:41 | Tyler Mayforth | 38 | LA |
| Female | 34;34 | Ellen Feringa | 27 | PA |
| 2nd Female | 35:08 | Sarah Jackson | 35 | TX |
| 3rd Female | 35:23 | Kir Selert Faraud | 36 | LA |
| 4th Female | 25:49 | Hannah Bourque | 26 | LA |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 35:47 | Sean Allerton | 40 | Metairie, LA |
| M 50-59 | 37:40 | Marcelo Guerrero | 54 | Jackson, LA |
| M 60-69 | 40:25 | Tom Luongo | 60 | New Orleans, LA |
| M 70+ | 56:10 | Frank Gaensehals | 73 | Shreveport, LA |
| F 40-49 | 41:53 | Christina Hart | 43 | Saint Johns, FL |
| F 50-59 | 45:36 | CAROLINE SMITH | 53 | Boise, ID |
| F 60-69 | 50:43 | Cynthia Travis | 61 | Monroe, LA |
| F 70+ | 56:15 | Robin Daning | 71 | New Orleans, LA |
This fast, point-to-point course is a USAT&F sanctioned and certified 10,000 meters. It starts in front of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Poydras St., proceeds down Poydras, bears left on Convenetion Center Blvd. then left onto Canal St., before continuing onto N Peters St., where it passes historical Jackson Square. Participants run throughthe French Quarter, past Cafe Du Monde and the French Market, before taking a left on Esplanade Ave. The course continues down beautiful Esplanade Ave. to the front of New Orleans City Park on City Park Ave. The remainder of the course takes place inside the park, passing by Storyland, before finishing on Lelong Ave. just beforethe New Orleans Museum of Art, exactly 6.2 miles from the start.
Past winners
Key: Course record USATF Men's 10K championships
| Edition | Year | Men's winner | Time (m:s) | Women's winner | Time (m:s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1979 | Frank Shorter(USA) | 29:47 | Alicia Reese(USA) | 37:40 |
| 2nd | 1980 | Craig Virgin(USA) | 28:36 | Patti Catalano(USA) | 34:41 |
| 3rd | 1981 | Michael Musyoki(KEN) | 27:55 | Patti Catalano(USA) | 32:09 |
| 4th | 1982 | Michael Musyoki(KEN) | 27:49 | Mary Slaney(USA) | 32:51 |
| 5th | 1983 | Gidamis Shahanga(TAN) | 28:21 | Wendy Sly(ENG) | 31:29 |
| 6th | 1984 | Marcus Nenow(USA) | 27:23 | Mary O'Connor(NZL) | 32:29 |
| 7th | 1985 | Carlos Lopes(POR) | 28:17 | Wendy Sly(ENG) | 32:14 |
| 8th | 1986 | Arturo Barrios(MEX) | 28:16 | Lisa Ondieki(AUS) | 32:18 |
| 9th | 1987 | John Treacy(IRL) | 27:59 | Teresa Ornduff(USA) | 31:55 |
| 10th | 1988 | Matthews Motshwarateu(BOT) | 27:54 | Lynn Nelson(USA) | 32:14 |
| 11th | 1989 | Arturo Barrios(MEX) | 27:50 | Sylvia Mosqueda(USA) | 32:32 |
| 12th | 1990 | Gidamis Shahanga(TAN) | 28:37 | Judi St. Hilaire(USA) | 31:54 |
| 13th | 1991 | John Treacy(IRL) | 29:08 | Judi St. Hilaire(USA) | 32:34 |
| 14th | 1992 | Dominic Kirui(KEN) | 27:46 | Judi St. Hilaire(USA) | 32:21 |
| 15th | 1993 | Philemon Hanneck(ZIM) | 27:45 | Judi St. Hilaire(USA) | 31:56 |
| 16th | 1994 | William Sigei(KEN) | 27:24 | Judi St. Hilaire(USA) | 32:26 |
| 17th | 1995 | Keith Brantly(USA) | 29:12 | Delilah Asiago(KEN) | 33:02 |
| 18th | 1996 | Matt Giusto(USA) | 27:58 | Catherine Ndereba(KEN) | 32:26 |
| 19th | 1997 | Todd Williams(USA) | 28:50 | Paula Radcliffe(ENG) | 31:47 |
| 20th | 1998 | Simon Rono(KEN) | 27:27 | Jane Omoro(KEN) | 31:28 |
| 21st | 1999 | Joshua Chelanga(KEN) | 27:45 | Jane Ngotho(KEN) | 32:15 |
| 22nd | 2000 | James Kosgei(KEN) | 27:37 | Colleen De Reuck(RSA) | 31:58 |
| 23rd | 2001 | James Kosgei(KEN) | 28:31 | Elana Meyer(RSA) | 32:07 |
| 24th | 2002 | Sammy Kipketer(KEN) | 27:10 | Lornah Kiplagat(KEN) | 31:45 |
| 25th | 2003 | John Korir(KEN) | 28:14 | Isabella Ochichi(KEN) | 31:23 |
| 26th | 2004 | Nelson Kiplagat(KEN) | 28:24 | Isabella Ochichi(KEN) | 31:36 |
| 27th | 2005 | Sammy Kipketer(KEN) | 27:47 | Isabella Ochichi(KEN) | 30:27 |
| 28th | 2006 | Gilbert Okari(KEN) | 27:49 | Isabella Ochichi(KEN) | 30:54 |
| 29th | 2007 | George Kirwa(KEN) | 28:15 | Teyba Erkesso(ETH) | 32:08 |
| 30th | 2008 | Moses Kigen(KEN) | 27:44 | Genoveva Kigen(KEN) | 32:11 |
| 31st | 2009 | Mark Kiptoo(KEN) | 28:18 | Lineth Chepkurui(KEN) | 32:24 |
| 32nd | 2010 | Tilahun Regassa(ETH) | 28:05 | Lineth Chepkurui(KEN) | 30:45 |
| 33rd | 2011 | Belete Assefa(ETH) | 28:14 | Wude Ayalew(ETH) | 31:36 |
| 34th | 2012 | Solomon Deksisa(ETH) | 28:14 | Genoveva Kigen(KEN) | 32:18 |
| 35th | 2013 | Isiah Koech(KEN) | 27:32 | Alice Kimutai(KEN) | 31:51 |
| 36th | 2014 | Leonard Komon(KEN) | 27:44 | Risper Gesabwa(KEN) | 31:43 |
| 37th | 2015 | John Muritu(KEN) | 28:56 | Hiwot Ayalew(ETH) | 31:55 |
| 38th | 2016 | John Muritu(KEN) | 28:02 | Buze Diriba(ETH) | 31:57 |
| 39th | 2017 | Jake Robertson(NZL) | 27:55 | Mamitu Daska(ETH) | 32:19 |
40th 2018 Jake Robertson (NZL) 27:28 MonicahNigge(KEN) 32:05
41st 2019 Jairus Birech (KEN) 27:52 Brilliant Kipkeoch (KEN) 31:40
The 42nd and 43rd events were local races.
The 42nd and 43rd events were local races.
44nd 2022 Ben True (USA) 28:15 Bruktayit Eshetu (ETH) 31:34
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This is a great tour of New Orleans. What is very unique is that Commemorative Race Posters are given to the Top 500 Finishers, a unique Crescent City Classic award tradition. I have won two and they look great and mine is hanging above my fireplace.