Corporate Classic 5K
Corporate Classic 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in New Orleans, LA, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (87 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Crescent City Classic and YMCA of Greater New Orleans are teaming up again to produce the Corporate Classic. The 3.1-mile race event will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:00AM in City Park. The start line will be located in City Park near the Children's Museum (15 Henry Thomas Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124). You can participate as an individual or on a team.
THE ONLY 5K QUALIFIER FOR THE CCC10K ON march 27, 2027: The Corporate Classic 5K serves as the ONLY 5K qualifier for the Crescent City Classic 10k. In order to qualify for a seeded position in the Crescent City Classic 10k, participants must run the Corporate Classic in under 27:00 minutes.
WHO BENEFITS FROM THIS EVENT: All donations will benefit the YMCA Adult Literacy Program.
WHAT DO I RECEIVE WITH MY REGISTRATION: Each individual and team participant will receive a Corporate Classic t-shirt, bib with timing chip, and finisher's medal.
TEAM INFORMATION: Invite friends or co-workers to form a team. The top 6 fastest times of your team will be used to calculate results.
- CORPORATE TEAMS: Support the YMCA Adult Literacy program and represent your company by joining with fellow employees in teams to compete in Division I (companies with over 500 employees), Division II (companies with 100-500 employees), Division III (companies with up to 100 employees).
- OPEN DIVISION TEAMS: Join with friends, family, or running partners to field a team and compete in the Open Division.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Orleans Lakefront Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Orleans, LA
Population
376,035
as of 2023
City Elevation
1 ft
Nearest Airport
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Corporate Classic 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
87
Days to train
- Race
- Corporate Classic 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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Corporate Classic 5K
Oct 24, 2026