Empire State Building Run Up

New York, New York, United States

Oct, 2026 (TBD)

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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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📍Atlantic City, New Jersey - October 17 & 18, 2026

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Set on the scenic streets of Absecon Island, this destination race delivers a fast, flat course with ocean views and a finish-line experience you’ll never forget!

😄 Find your start line:
✅ Marathon – take on the full 26.2-mile journey
✅ Half Marathon – the perfect balance of challenge and speed
✅ 10K – push the pace on a fast, coastal course
✅ 5K – run, walk, or celebrate the movement

This bucket-list race features a high-performance course and a vibrant atmosphere fueled by community support. Beyond race day, the weekend experience offers a connected platform for all levels of athletes to celebrate milestones and share their journey within an engaged digital and local running community.

This October, don’t just run a race. Be part of the story. 🔱

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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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