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About Run for It

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The Run for It program is the Official Charity Program of the Crescent City Classic. The goal of the Run for It program is to raise $1 million annually for our local community in the Greater New Orleans area.

Each year, the Crescent City Classic Foundation selects local nonprofit organizations to support and partner with for the 10k race. Since the creation of the Run for It program in 2012, nearly $9 million has been donated to over 40 nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Orleans area.

Official nonprofit partners recruit and form teams of runners, joggers and walkers who commit to raising a minimum of $200 for their chosen nonprofit by race day. Official Charity registrants receive exciting perks and incentives for participating. All of the money raised will be donated directly to the nonprofit.

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OFFICIAL NONPROFIT PARTNER WAITLIST: 

The Crescent City Classic Foundation is currently not accepting new nonprofit partners for the 2027 Run for It program.  To maintain a high-quality experience for our nonprofit partners and participants, the Crescent City Classic limits the number of organizations that participate in the Run For It program each year. This allows each charity to receive the resources, visibility, and support needed to run a successful fundraising campaign.

By joining our waitlist, your organization will be considered should a partnership opportunity become available for an upcoming race.

Organizations on the waitlist will be contacted as openings arise. Joining the waitlist does not guarantee participation but ensures your organization will be among the first considered for future opportunities.

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MAKE EVERY STEP COUNT BY PARTICIPATING AS A CHARITY RUNNER IN THE CRESCENT CITY CLASSIC!

PLEASE NOTE: CHARITY REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN SEPTEMBER 2026!

Run for It Registration Fee:

The registration fee ranges from $45 to $60 depending on registration date. Charity registration will always be a $20 discount off of general registration.

Charity Runner Guidelines:

  • Run for It Charity Registration lets you run, jog, walk, dance, or stroll for a cause. Choose from our nonprofit partners and fundraise for their mission.
  • Participants commit to raising $200.00 through peer-to-peer fundraising using a unique shareable page. Raise $300.00 or more and receive a full refund of your registration.

Charity Runner Perks & Incentives:

  • CCC10K t-shirt & finisher’s medallion
  • Free shuttle transportation before and after race
  • Free admission to the Michelob Ultra RaceFest 
                                      PLUS
  • Unique Run For It race bib number with timing tag
  • Special edition CCC10K Run For It baseball cap
  • Branded t-shirt and other swag from your selected charity
  • Entry into Charity Village at the Michelob Ultra RaceFest 

*The team option is only offered to GENERAL REGISTRATION participants. Charity participants are NOT allowed to form or join general registration teams. Run For It charity participants are already on a team – their charity’s team!

Charity Leaderboard

LCMC Health

$200.00

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Louisiana Chapter

$50.00

Animal Rescue New Orleans

$25.00

Girls on the Run New Orleans

$25.00

Ainsley's Angels in Greater New Orleans

$5.00

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