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.

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.

*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!