20 W 34th St, New York NY
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
🏙️ Race Overview
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.
⏱️ Racing Experience
- Elevator vs. Running: 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.
- Challenge: Leaders in the sport of professional tower-running converge at the Empire State Building in what some consider the ultimate test of endurance.
📍 Event Details
- Date: 2025-10-08
- Location: 20 W 34th St, New York, NY
- More Info: For further details, visit here.
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