The Crescent City Classic is an annual 10-kilometer race held in

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. 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.

Course

The race is held on a point-to-point course that starts in the

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near the Superdome, and follows 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 Lelong Ave. just before the

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Past winners

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Wins by country

Festival

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.

References

External links

Official site
10K runs Road running competitions in the United States

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