Empire State Building Run-Up
- Date
- October 6, 2026
- Location
- 20 W 34th St, New York, NY
- Distance
- 1K
- Price
- $90–$190
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New York Cntrl Pk Twr, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New York, NY
City Elevation
34 ft
Nearest Airport
ISP
Long Island MacArthur Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Empire State Building Run-Up
- Date
- October 6, 2026
- Location
- 20 W 34th St, New York, NY
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Empire State Building Run-Up?
- Empire State Building Run-Up is a running race held in New York, New York on October 6, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Empire State Building Run-Up?
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026 in New York, New York at 20 W 34th St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Empire State Building Run-Up?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Empire State Building Run-Up
Oct 6, 2026