Empire State Building Run-Up

The Empire State Building Run-Up is a pioneering and renowned tower race that invites runners globally to ascend its iconic 86 flights, totaling 1,576 stairs. Acclaimed as a pinnacle challenge within the professional tower-running community, this event tests the limits of endurance. While the building's Observatory is accessible by a quick elevator ride, the quickest runners impressively conquer the floors by foot in approximately 10 minutes. Participants consider it a definitive examination of stamina and tenacity.