Join Youth Run NOLA and Make Every Mile Count!
Youth Run NOLA was founded in 2010 as an after-school club in St. Bernard Parish to support local youth through distance running. Over the past 14 years, we’ve grown into a transformative program serving more than 4,000 youth across 35 public schools and six neighborhood parks. Together, we’ve run over 40,000 miles, logged 45,000+ volunteer hours, and built a thriving community of healthy, young leaders.
Our intensive eight-month training program offers weekly practices and monthly races, guided by dedicated teacher-coaches and community volunteers. Youth Run NOLA provides a safe, positive, and structured environment where young people develop healthy habits, set and achieve ambitious goals, and build supportive relationships with peers and mentors.
By supporting Youth Run NOLA through the Crescent City Classic, you’re helping us sustain and expand our mission to inspire and equip the next generation of resilient leaders. Every step you take with us makes a lasting impact on their futures!
