The Empire State Building Run-Up (ESBRU)—the world’s first and most famous tower race—challenges runners from near and far to race up its famed 86 flights—1,576 stairs. While visitors can reach the building’s Observatory via elevator in under one minute, the fastest runners have covered the 86 floors by foot in about 10 minutes. Leaders in the sport of professional tower-running converge at the Empire State Building in what some consider the ultimate test of endurance.
Empire State Building Run-Up
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Race Overview: A race coming up on 10/08/2025 in New York, NY. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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