New Orleans Crescent City Classic, 30 years old and running strong. Another New Orleans tradition

March 23rd, 2008 categories: New Orleans Origionals

The New Orleans Crescent City Classic a 10k road race was run over the Easter weekend on Saturday. As you can tell not everyone including me runs. Walking at a fast pace and a few photos later I finished the race in time to shower and get ready for an afternoon appointment. The Classic was 30 years old and still attracted about 18,500 to run, walk and communicate. There was a group costume contest as well. Real Estate agents are welcome, you never know what or who you will see.

The winners finish in under 28 minutes. The winners are usually from Kenya and are a blur to the camera as they run past. However they may not get to see that much. Here is what I saw as the race started. The race starts in Jackson Square in the French Quarter at 830 am. I started about 12-13 minutes later as the late arrivals and walkers started. The photos will be able to tell the story better than I. Had time for 150 photos so hopefully you can enjoy and get the New Orleans Feel.

Starting in the French Quarter we quickly move into the Warehouse District

Well, what can you say! We head downtown!

Finally some room to walk as we hit Poydras

Historic Home on Esplanade

Newer home on the Esplanade route.

Had to keep moving, the water for free is ahead.

New Orleans Rest Stop

Bayou St John, All this flooded during Katrina Big time

Entering New Orleans City Park, one of the largest urban parks in America

Live Oaks in City park

Wow, the finish line. We have to walk to the refreshments and a mile to the car.

The ending party at the stadium. I guess the runners beat me to the end. There were plenty of eats for all and it free with the entry fee of $20 plus you get a shirt, ships, bananas, beer, Gatorade, and Jambalya. Had to leave for an appointment before the bands started. One more mile to the car and my new tennis shoes were broken in.

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