# Crescent City Classic

The Crescent City Classic is an annual 10-kilometer race held in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Mac DeVaughn founded the Classic and held the first race in 1979. The race was originally held in the Fall, but the race is now held the Saturday before Easter.

## Course

The race is held on a point-to-point course that starts in the Central Business District near the Superdome, and follows city streets (Poydras Street, Peters Street, Decatur Street, Esplanade Avenue, City Park Avenue) and into City Park, where the official finish line is located on Lelong Ave. just before the New Orleans Museum of Art.

## Past winners

Key:  Course record  USATF Men's 10K championships
| Edition | Year | Men's winner | Time (m:s) | Women's winner | Time (m:s) |
| 1st | 1979 | Frank Shorter (USA) | 29:47 | Alicia Reese (USA) | 37:40 |
| 2nd | 1980 | Craig Virgin (USA) | 28:36 | Patti Catalano (USA) | 34:41 |
| 3rd | 1981 | Michael Musyoki (KEN) | 27:55 | Patti Catalano (USA) | 32:09 |
| 4th | 1982 | Michael Musyoki (KEN) | 27:49 | Mary Slaney (USA) | 32:51 |
| 5th | 1983 | Gidamis Shahanga (TAN) | 28:21 | Wendy Sly (ENG) | 31:29 |
| 6th | 1984 | Marcus Nenow (USA) | 27:23 | Mary O'Connor (NZL) | 32:29 |
| 7th | 1985 | Carlos Lopes (POR) | 28:17 | Wendy Sly (ENG) | 32:14 |
| 8th | 1986 | Arturo Barrios (MEX) | 28:16 | Lisa Ondieki (AUS) | 32:18 |
| 9th | 1987 | John Treacy (IRL) | 27:59 | Teresa Ornduff (USA) | 31:55 |
| 10th | 1988 | Matthews Motshwarateu (BOT) | 27:54 | Lynn Nelson (USA) | 32:14 |
| 11th | 1989 | Arturo Barrios (MEX) | 27:50 | Sylvia Mosqueda (USA) | 32:32 |
| 12th | 1990 | Gidamis Shahanga (TAN) | 28:37 | Judi St. Hilaire (USA) | 31:54 |
| 13th | 1991 | John Treacy (IRL) | 29:08 | Judi St. Hilaire (USA) | 32:34 |
| 14th | 1992 | Dominic Kirui (KEN) | 27:46 | Judi St. Hilaire (USA) | 32:21 |
| 15th | 1993 | Philemon Hanneck (ZIM) | 27:45 | Judi St. Hilaire (USA) | 31:56 |
| 16th | 1994 | William Sigei (KEN) | 27:24 | Judi St. Hilaire (USA) | 32:26 |
| 17th | 1995 | Keith Brantly (USA) | 29:12 | Delilah Asiago (KEN) | 33:02 |
| 18th | 1996 | Matt Giusto (USA) | 27:58 | Catherine Ndereba (KEN) | 32:26 |
| 19th | 1997 | Todd Williams (USA) | 28:50 | Paula Radcliffe (ENG) | 31:47 |
| 20th | 1998 | Simon Rono (KEN) | 27:27 | Jane Omoro (KEN) | 31:28 |
| 21st | 1999 | Joshua Chelanga (KEN) | 27:45 | Jane Ngotho (KEN) | 32:15 |
| 22nd | 2000 | James Kosgei (KEN) | 27:37 | Colleen De Reuck (RSA) | 31:58 |
| 23rd | 2001 | James Kosgei (KEN) | 28:31 | Elana Meyer (RSA) | 32:07 |
| 24th | 2002 | Sammy Kipketer (KEN) | 27:10 | Lornah Kiplagat (KEN) | 31:45 |
| 25th | 2003 | John Korir (KEN) | 28:14 | Isabella Ochichi (KEN) | 31:23 |
| 26th | 2004 | Nelson Kiplagat (KEN) | 28:24 | Isabella Ochichi (KEN) | 31:36 |
| 27th | 2005 | Sammy Kipketer (KEN) | 27:47 | Isabella Ochichi (KEN) | 30:27 |
| 28th | 2006 | Gilbert Okari (KEN) | 27:49 | Isabella Ochichi (KEN) | 30:54 |
| 29th | 2007 | George Kirwa (KEN) | 28:15 | Teyba Erkesso (ETH) | 32:08 |
| 30th | 2008 | Moses Kigen (KEN) | 27:44 | Genoveva Kigen (KEN) | 32:11 |
| 31st | 2009 | Mark Kiptoo (KEN) | 28:18 | Lineth Chepkurui (KEN) | 32:24 |
| 32nd | 2010 | Tilahun Regassa (ETH) | 28:05 | Lineth Chepkurui (KEN) | 30:45 |
| 33rd | 2011 | Belete Assefa (ETH) | 28:14 | Wude Ayalew (ETH) | 31:36 |
| 34th | 2012 | Solomon Deksisa (ETH) | 28:14 | Genoveva Kigen (KEN) | 32:18 |
| 35th | 2013 | Isiah Koech (KEN) | 27:32 | Alice Kimutai (KEN) | 31:51 |
| 36th | 2014 | Leonard Komon (KEN) | 27:44 | Risper Gesabwa (KEN) | 31:43 |
| 37th | 2015 | John Muritu (KEN) | 28:56 | Hiwot Ayalew (ETH) | 31:55 |
| 38th | 2016 | John Muritu (KEN) | 28:02 | Buze Diriba (ETH) | 31:57 |
| 39th | 2017 | Jake Robertson (NZL) | 27:55 | Mamitu Daska (ETH) | 32:19 |
| 40th | 2018 | Jake Robertson (NZL) | 27:28 | Monicah Ngige (KEN) | 32:05 |
| 41st | 2019 | Jairus Birech (KEN) | 27:53 | Celliphine Chespol (KEN) | 31:42 |
| | 2020 | cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic | cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic | cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic | cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic |
| | 2021 | cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic | cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic | cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic | cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic |
| 42nd | 2022 | Ben True (USA) | 28:15 | Bruktayit Eshetu (ETH) | 31:34 |
| 43rd | 2023 | Kolyn Saltzman (USA) | 31:23 | Kir Selert Faraud (USA) | 35:44 |
| 44th | 2024 | Matthew Hansen (AUS) | 30:30 | Ellen Feringa (USA) | 34:34 |
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### Wins by country

| Country | Men's race | Women's race | Total |
| Kenya | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| United States | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| Ethiopia | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| England | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Ireland | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Mexico | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| South Africa | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tanzania | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Australia | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Botswana | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 0 | 1 |

## Festival

A concurrent festival begins as the first runners pass the finish line. The festival which includes a concert, food and beverages is held in City Park.