Since 1979, the Crescent City Classic 10k has been a New Orleans tradition. The race, which takes place every year on the Saturday before Easter Sunday, is produced locally by the Crescent City Classic Foundation,  a not-for-profit 5013c entity. People of all physical abilities participate, including world-class runners, joggers, walkers, wheelchair athletes, kids in strollers, and even those with rolling beer coolers.

The 2025 Saints Kickoff Run presented by Hancock Whitney will be held live and in person! The run will start in Champions Square and will finish on the 50-yard line of Caesars Superdome. A post-race party with live entertainment and a beer garden will take place after the race in Champions Square. All runners will receive an official “Saints 5K” participant shirt and finishers medal.