The Crescent City Classic and the YMCA of Greater New Orleans are excited to produce the Corporate Classic 
on November 2, 2024. The race begins at 8:00AM and will benefit the YMCA Educational Services (YES!) Adult Literacy Program.

The Corporate Classic serves three purposes:
1. Encourage company camaraderie by hosting teams of up to 6 teams from organizations throughout the Greater New Orleans area.
2. Support adult literacy through the YMCA Educational Services (YES!) Adult Literacy Program.
3. Serve as the only 5k qualifier for the Crescent City Classic 10k.

NOT A RUNNER ... NOT A PROBLEM!
We encourage walkers, joggers and runners! Participate as an individual or on a team!

Qualify for the 2025 CCC10K!

The Corporate Classic is the ONLY 5K QUALIFIER for the CCC10K which will be held on Saturday April 19, 2025. 

Corporate Classic 5K finishing times needed to qualify for CCC10K seeded corrals are:

Seeded Corral A ... 17:30 min + under
Seeded Corral B ... 17:31 - 20:00 min 
Seeded Corral C ... 20:01 - 22:30 min 
Seeded Corral D ... 22:31 - 27:00 min

All participants (whether individual or team registration) with eligible finishing times can qualify for a seeded Crescent City Classic10K starting corral.

Registration Details

REGISTRATION FEES (per person):
·      Through October 25th: $40.00
·      October 26th through November 2th: $45
 
INDIVIDUALS AND TEAM MEMBERS RECEIVE:
Corporate Classic Race Bib with timing chip
Corporate Classic T-Shirt
Corporate Classic Finisher's Medal
Entrance into the Post-Race Fest which includes a live band and a wide array of complementary food, beer and other beverages. Meet and take a photo with the Saints mascot, GUMBO!
FREE child-watch while you run/walk! Children age 11 and under have complementary entrance into our Kids Zone. See below for details.

Get Your Company Involved!

The Corporate Classic is MORE than a race -- it's a chance to get active, spend time outside, and engage in friendly competition with your colleagues. Don't forget the food, drinks, outdoor games, and live music! 

The Corporate Classic also supports a great cause: the YMCA Educational Services (YES!) free adult literacy program. 
Each year, the YMCA's Corporate Partners go the extra mile by contributing directly to YES! through participation in the Corporate Classic. Click below to learn about Corporate Partner benefits and how your company can be involved in our biggest year yet.

Team Participation

CORPORATE TEAMS: Support the YMCA YES! Program. Join with fellow employees in teams of up to 6 members each.
Compete in Division I (over 500 employees), Division II (101-500 employees), or Division III (up to 100 employees).  Results will be computed using top 4 team member finishing times. 

OPEN DIVISION TEAMS: Join with friends, family, or running partners to field a team of up to 6. Results will be computed using top 4 team member finishing times. 
 
TENT PACKAGES: 
Package #1: 20' x 20' tent, (4) 8' tables / 30 chairs. $650
Package #2: 15' x 15' tent, (3) 8' tables / 20 chairs. $550
Package #3: 10' x 10' tent, (2) 8' tables / 10 chairs. $450

No private or company tents allowed. For tent package reservations, please CLICK HERE

Individual Results and Awards

Custom Medallions to all finishers.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO:

·      1ST, 2ND and 3RD Place Overall - Male and Female
·      1ST Place Masters (age 40-49) - Male and Female
·      1ST Place Grandmasters (age 50-59) - Male and Female
·      1ST Place Senior Grandmasters (age 60+) - Male and Female
·      1ST Place Age Group Winners: 14-under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-over.

* There is no duplication of awards – Overall award winners are not eligible for age group awards. 

Team Results and Awards

Custom Medallions to all finishers.

CORPORATE CLASSIC WINNER:

1st Overall Team from Divisions I, II and III.
 

TEAM AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO:
·      1ST Place Division I (Over 500 employees)
·      1ST Place Division II (101-500 employees)
·      1ST Place Division III (Up to 100 employees)
·      1ST Place Open Division (Non-corporate)
 

*Teams are scored by the cumulative total of the fastest 4 finishing times of all team members. The team with the lowest score is the first-place team in each division. 

Corporate Classic 5K Course

Packet Pick Up Options

INDIVIDUALS AND NON-CORPORATE TEAMS ONLY:
·       Tuesday 10/29/24. Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.  Cafe DuMonde. 56 Dreyfous Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124 in City Park.
·       Wednesday 10/30/24. Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Raising Cane's. 4036 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002 (Corner of Lake Villa and Vets).
 
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP OPTION (INDIVIDUAL AND NON-CORPORATE TEAMS: 
·       Individuals and Non-Corporate Teams ONLY: Participants can pick up their shirt and bib on race day, Saturday 11/2/24 beginning at 7am, at the Registration Tent.
 
CORPORATE TEAMS:  
·       Monday 10/28/24. Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. 320 Metairie Hammond Hwy., Metairie 70005. YMCA offices on the 3rd floor. 

Kids Zone Fun!

The KIDS ZONE will be available for all children ages 10 and under. at no charge. Please register your child for no charge to reserve your spot!

All children MUST BE POTTY TRAINED. Child care will be provided by certified and trained YMCA staff.

The Kids Zone will include: inflatable slides and bouncy houses, face painting, games and crafts, and snacks/drinks.

There is no cost to register your children for the Kids Zone, but a reservation must be completed for all children during Corporate Classic registration.

Help Us Reach Our Goal!

The Corporate Classic will benefit the YMCA Educational Services (YES!) Adult Literacy Program.

YES! gives adults the math, reading, and computer skills they need to advance at work, assist their children at school, and be active, engaged citizens.