A RACE FOR EVERYONE - FROM KIDS TO CORPORATIONS!

The Crescent City Classic and the YMCA of Greater New Orleans

welcomes you to participate in the Corporate Classic on November 8, 2025 (Start time is 8:00am). 

·      Join individuals of all ages for a run/walk through beautiful City Park and a fun filled post-race fest!
·      Enjoy company camaraderie with other corporate teams throughout the Greater New Orleans area.
·       Support adult literacy through the YMCA Adult Literacy Program.
·       Qualify for a seeded corral in the 2026 Crescent City Classic!

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 4, 2026. 

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:

Now until 9/30/25: $40
10/1/25 – 11/1/25: $45
11/2/25 – 11/8/25: $50

 
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 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.
 

FASTEST TEAM AWARDS:
·      1ST 2ND and 3RD Place Division I (Over 500 employees)
·      1ST 2ND and 3RD Place Division II (101-500 employees)
·      1ST 2ND and 3RD Place Division III (Up to 100 employees)
·      1ST 2ND and 3RD Place Open Division (Non-corporate)
 
*Teams are scored by the cumulative total of the fastest 6 finishing times.

LARGEST TEAM AWARDS:

·      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)

Corporate Classic 5K Course

Packet Pick Up Options

PACKET PICK UP FOR INDIVIDUALS AND NON-CORPORATE TEAMS:

Early Packet Pick-up Options for Individuals and Open Division Teams:

·      Wednesday 11/5/25. 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Raising Cane's located at the corner of Lake Villa and Veterans Memorial Blvd (4036 Vets Blvd)

·      Thursday 11/6/25. 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Cafe DuMonde located in City Park (56 Dreyfous NOLA 70124)

Race Day Packet Pick-Up for Individuals and Open Division Teams:

·      Individual and Non-Corporate/Open Division team participants can pick up their shirts and race bibs on Saturday 11/8/25 at 7am at the Registration Tent. 

PACKET PICK UP FOR CORPORATE TEAMS: 

·      Monday 11/3/25. Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.  

LOCATION: 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 take the elevator to the 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 Adult Literacy Program.

The YMCA Adult Literacy Program gives adults the math, reading, and computer skills they need to advance at work, assist their children at school, and be active, engaged citizens.