Empire State Building Run Up
New York, New York, United States
Oct, 2026 (TBD)
Other
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Race Information
The world’s first and most famous tower race—challenges runners from around the globe to race up its famed 86 flights—1,576 stairs. While visitors can reach the building’s Observatory via elevator in under a minute, the fastest runners cover the 86 floors in about 10 minutes.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Lots of Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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