NOVEMBER 12, 2022
8:00 AM
CITY PARK, NEW ORLEANS
The Crescent City Classic and the YMCA of Greater New Orleans are excited to produce our 2nd annual Corporate Classic
which will benefit the YMCA Educational Services (YES!) Adult Literacy Program.
The Corporate Classic will serve two purposes:
1. Encourage company camaraderie by hosting teams of up to 6 team members from organizations all over the Greater New Orleans area.
2. Serve as the only 5k qualifier for the Crescent City Classic 10k on April 9, 2023.
NOT A RUNNER ... NOT A PROBLEM!
We encourage walkers and joggers to participate!
YES! Adult Literacy Program Info
The Caesars Sportsbook Corporate Classic is the ONLY 5K QUALIFIER for the CCC10K which will be held on Saturday April 9, 2023.
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 2023 Crescent City Classic10K starting corral.
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.
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All individual and team participants will receive:
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP for Individuals and Non-Corporate Teams:
Participants can pick-up their packets at the CCC/YMCA offices located at 320 Metairie Hammond Hwy on Wednesday 11/9/22 or Thursday 11/10/22 - both days 5:30-7:30 pm.
DIRECTIONS FOR PACKET PICK-UP: Our office building is located 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.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP OPTION for Individuals and Non-Corporate Teams ONLY: Participants can pick up their shirt and bib on race day, Saturday 11/12/22 beginning at 7am at the Registration Tent on the Tad Gormley Practice Track.
CORPORATE TEAM PACKET PICK-UP will be on Wednesday 11/9/22 from 11:00am - 2:00pm at the CCC/YMCA offices. THERE IS NO RACE DAY CORPORATE TEAM PICK-UP.
Not a race winner? No problem, the Parade of Prizes gives everybody the chance to be a winner!
Visit the Parade of Prizes table on race day to enter for your chance to win some awesome prizes: including a bicycle, free bundt cakes for a year, a special wine and steamboat cruise experience, and many MORE!
Proceeds from the Parade of Prizes support the YMCA's YES! free adult literacy program.
CORPORATE TEAMS: Support the YMCA YES! Program. Join with fellow employees in teams of up to 6 members each.
Compete in Division I (up to 100 employees), Division II (100-500 employees), or Division III (over 500 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 and compete in the Open Division. Results will be computed using top 4 team member finishing times.
TENT PACKAGES: Tent package reservations are available during registration. For any questions, contact Talia at taliab@ymcaneworleans.org
Package #1: 20' x 20' tent, (4) 8' tables / 30 chairs.
Package #2: 15' x 15' tent, (3) 8' tables / 20 chairs.
Package #3: 10' x 10' tent, (2) 8' tables / 10 chairs.
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 + over) - Male and Female
1ST PLACE Grandmasters (age 50 + over) - Male and Female
1ST PLACE Seniors Grandmasters (age 60 + over) - 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.
Custom Medallions to all finishers.
TEAM AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO:
1st place in each Team Division:
-Division I (Up to 100 employees)
-Division II (101-500 employees)
-Division III (Over 500 employees)
-Open Division (Non-corporate)
Corporate Classic Winner: 1st Overall Team from Divisions I - III.
*Teams are scored by the cumulative total of the lowest 4 finishing times of all team members. The team with the lowest score is the first place team in each division.
The KIDS ZONE will be available for all children ages 11 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.
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.
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