Join us to run or walk the most unique course in the South. This 5K gives participants a breathtaking view of the city's skyline at sunset as they cross the Crescent City Connection rising to a height of more than 300 feet over the Mississippi River. Ending in downtown New Orleans, the Crescent Connection "Bridge Run" is a favorite among both serious runners and walkers. After the race, participants will enjoy a post-race party at picturesque Fulton Street.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

REGISTRATION FEES:
$40 through May 28th
$45 May 29th through June 4th
Children 5 and under receive free registration. They do NOT receive a t-shirt or race bib.

YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• Commemorative t-shirt and finishers medal
• Timed race bib and results 
• Entry into Post-race party with live music at Fulton Street
• FREE shuttle service

TEAM DISCOUNT:

TEAMS OF 10+ receive a $5 discount.  The initial member of the group will create the team and team name. As other members of the group register, they select the team name from the drop-down menu to join that team/group. The first 9 team members pay the regular registration price. When the 10th member joins the team, he/she will receive a $5 discount. As soon as the 10th registration is complete, the first 9 team members will receive a $5 refund to their original form of payment.

AWARDS AND COURSE

AWARDS:

• Open Division: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male AND 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Female 
• Masters, Grandmasters & Seniors Divisions: 1st Male and 1st Female
• Age Group: 1st Male and 1st Female in following age groups:
  19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75, 75-80, 80 & over.
• NOTE: No duplication of awards.

COURSE:

 The 5K course begins on New Orleans' "West Bank" and crosses the Mississippi River via the Crescent City Connection Bridge. The course ends on the "East Bank" in downtown New Orleans with a post-race party complete with live music and free beer and food at Fulton Street.

Participants will enjoy a scenic view of the river and downtown New Orleans while watching a beautiful sunset during the 5K run/walk.

PACKET PICK UP INFO

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP OPTIONS:

Thursday 6/2/22. Time: 5:30-7:30 pm.  CCC Office Bldg located at 320 Metairie Hammond Hwy., Metairie 70005 (in Bucktown near R&O's Restaurant). Enter the first-floor parking garage of the building located on Seminole Ave. and drive through the garage/around the horseshoe. Your shirt and race bib will be handed to you through the passenger side window.

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP: 

Race Day Pick-Up starts at 5:30pm in Oakwood Mall parking lot. Race bibs will be picked up before the race on the WestBank. Shirts will be picked up after the race at the Race-Fest on the EastBank inside of Mannings.

FREE SHUTTLES AND PARKING

PARK AT THE FINISH (EAST BANK) AND SHUTTLE TO START: Free shuttle buses will bring race participants from the East Bank and to the start area at Oakwood Center from 4:30pm until 6:30pm.

Parking available downtown at 501 Convention Center Blvd (Rates: 1-3 hrs-$10 / 3-5 hrs-$15 / 5-8 hrs-$20). Receive free parking with a Caesars Rewards card, sign up at the post-race party! Shuttles to the start will pick you up near the entrance to the Harrahs Parking Garage. 

PARK AT THE START (WEST BANK) AND TAKE SHUTTLE AFTER RACE:  Free Parking is available near the start line in the Oakwood Center shopping mall parking lot, (197 West Bank Expy., Gretna, LA 70053). Shuttles will bring you from the post-race fest on the East Bank to your car on the West Bank from 8:00pm to 10:00pm.