NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Before Saturday morning’s 48th Crescent City Classic, thousands of runners, joggers and walkers packed the Crescent City Classic Health & Fitness Expo at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

What was expected to be a rainy race turned into near-perfect running conditions Saturday, helping draw more than 20,000 participants to the Crescent City Classic. Race organizers say the turnout ...