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-climb running event taking place on 10/06/2026 at 20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, US. The course ascends 86 flights of stairs, a total of 1,576 steps, and event entries are listed with a 1K distance.
The event includes multiple entry categories with distinct registration windows and fees: Stair Climb: registration opens 6/22/2026 and closes 7/20/2026, fee $190.00. Tenant Climb: registration opens 7/7/2026 and closes 7/20/2026, fee $90.00; this category is for tenants of ESRTREIT Properties. Elite Climbers: registration opens 6/8/2026 and closes 9/30/2026, fee $100.00. Stair Climb - Special Invite: registration opens 5/20/2026 and closes 10/06/2026, fee $190.00.
The Run-Up reaches the building's observation deck. Visitors can reach the observatory by elevator in under one minute, while the fastest runners have covered the 86 floors on foot in about 10 minutes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
