What better way to celebrate the start of summer than with a great evening run across the iconic Crescent City Connection! At four miles and rising to a height of more than three-hundred feet over the river, the Crescent Connection Bridge Run gives participants a breathtaking view of the city's skyline at sunset.
Join us to run or walk the most unique course in the South. Participants start on New Orleans' "West Bank" and cross the Mississippi River via the Crescent City Connection Bridge. Ending along the river in the Warehouse District on the "East Bank", the Bridge Run is a favorite among both serious runners, young professionals, and partiers alike! Experience the skyline and enjoy an evening at a post-race party only the folks from the Crescent City Classic can throw!.
The course is four miles total; about one mile is uphill and one is downhill; the other two are flat. The uphill slope is gradual, but the downhill slope, off the HOV lane, is steep.
FREE Shuttle buses will bring race participants from the Eastbank to the start area at Oakwood Center before the race from 4:30pm until 6:30pm and following the race from 8:00pm to 10:00pm.
Buses will pick up participants before the race at the end of Convention Center Blvd at Henderson, and after the race on Port of New Orleans Pl, near the post-race party.
Free Parking is available in the Oakwood Center shopping mall parking lot, (197 W. Bank Expy., Gretna, LA 70053) located near JCPenney.
Free Parking is available in Lot J & K off of Henderson Ave
Participants are invited to attend the Michelob Ultra Post-Race Party and awards ceremony after the race at the Port of New Orleans, along the river. Live entertainment, Michelob Ultra Beer, Kentwood Springs water, Gatorade, Rouses Fruit and Blue Runner Foods Red Beans and Rice will be provided for all race participants. There will also be local food truck options for sale, so don't forget debit cards/cash!
The time and place for all finishers will be recorded. Overall awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in the open division. Awards will be given to the 1st overall male and female finishers in the Masters, Grandmasters and Seniors divisions, as well as to the top male and female finishers in each of the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75, 75-79, 80+.
Participate and complete in all 3 "Bridge" Runs
The United Way of St. Charles "Beat the Bridge" Run/Walk: 5k on April 4th
The Great Huey P Long Bridge Run: 5k on May 9th
The Crescent Connection Bridge Run (4-miles on June 1st)
*All Series Finishers will receive a Commemorative Series Medallion during the Crescent Connection Bridge Run Post-Race party (Port of New Orleans parking lot).
*Cumulative finishing times from the 3 Races will be used for awards.
*Overall Male and Female top finishers will be crowned "King and Queen of the Mississippi"!
The race begins on the West Bank, near the Oakwood Center JCPenney, 175 Hector Ave., Terrytown, LA 70056 at 7:00pm. Race Day number pick up and late registration will begin at 5:00 pm on Race Day inside the parking lot of Oakwood Center near JCPenney.
The race ends along the Mississippi River on the East Bank, near the Port of New Orleans, 1350 Port of New Orleans Pl., New Orleans, LA 70160, where the post-race party will be held! After the race, you can pick up your race t-shirt and enjoy free food, Michelob Ultra beer, and local music!
The course is four miles total; about one mile is uphill and one is downhill; the other two are flat. The uphill slope is gradual, but the downhill slope, off the HOV lane, is steep.
Commemorative race shirts will be given to ALL race participants on Race Day at the end of the race or during Early Number Pickup.
Participants can pick up their bib number from the Registration Tents inside the Oakwood Center parking lot on Race Day or before the race during Early Number Pickup.
Each bib number will have a timing chip attached to the back - DO NOT REMOVE THIS.
TBD
Absolutely! Just please be courteous to our runners and line up near the back on Race Day.
The Bridge will not be closed for the event. Regular Bridge traffic is not affected by the race because the event utilizes the HOV Transit Lane of the CCC.
No! Runners, friends and family are all welcome to attend! We will have complimentary food and beer for everyone!