Crescent City Classic
| Crescent City Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday before Easter |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana  |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) |
| Primary sponsor | Allstate Sugar Bowl[1] |
| Established | 1979 |
| Course records | M: 27:10 (2002 – Sammy Kipketer) F: 30:27 (2005 – Isabella Ochichi) |
| Official site | www.ccc10k.com |
The Crescent City Classic is an annual 10-kilometer race held in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.[2] The race is traditionally held the Saturday before Easter. The first Crescent City Classic was held in New Orleans in 1979.[3]
Course
The current course is a point to point course that starts downtown in the Central Business District by the Superdome, following 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 Roosevelt Mall, alongside Tad Gormley Stadium.[4]
Past winners
Key: Course record USATF Men's 10K championships[5]
| 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 |  Phillimon 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 | Delillah 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 deReuck (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 |  Teyiba Erkiso (ETH) |
32:08 |
| 30th | 2008 | Moses Kigen (KEN) |
27:44 | Genoveva Kigen Chelegat (KEN) |
32:11 |
| 31st | 2009 | Mark Kiptoo Kosgei (KEN) |
28:18 | Lineth Chepkurui (KEN) |
32:24 |
| 32nd | 2010 | Tilahun Regassa Dabe (ETH) |
28:05 | Lineth Chepkurui (KEN) |
30:45 |
| 33rd | 2011 | Belete Assefa (ETH) |
28:14 | Ayalew Yimer Wude (ETH) |
31:36 |
| 34th | 2012 | Solomon Deksisa (ETH) |
28:14 | Genoveva Kigen Chelegat (KEN) |
32:18 |
| 35th | 2013 | Isaiah Kiplagat Koech (KEN) |
27:32 | Alice Chepkemboi Kimutai (KEN) |
31:51 |
| 36th | 2014 | Leonard Patrick 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 |
Source:[6]
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.
See also
References
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