Empire State Building Run-Up
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Empire State Building Observation Deck Run-Up
The Empire State Building Observation Deck Run-Up is a stair race held on 10/06/2026 at 20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, US. The event is organized as a set of stair-climb categories that use the building's internal stairs to reach the observation levels.
The course covers the building's 86 flights, a total of 1,576 stairs. The organizer notes that visitors can reach the Observatory by elevator in under one minute, while some competitive ascents have taken about 10 minutes. The event includes participation by professional tower runners.
The event program lists multiple entry categories, each with its own registration window and fee:
- Stair Climb: 1K distance, registration opens 06/22/2026 and closes 07/20/2026, fee $190.00.
- Tenant Climb: 1K distance for Tenants of ESRTREIT Properties, registration opens 07/07/2026 and closes 07/20/2026, fee $90.00.
- Elite Climbers: 1K distance, registration opens 06/08/2026 and closes 09/25/2026, fee $100.00.
- Stair Climb Special Invite: 1K distance, registration opens 05/20/2026 and closes 10/06/2026, fee $190.00.
The description focuses on the stair ascent and the listed categories and registration details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
