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The 2026 Empire State Building Run-Up

Run-Up on Oct 6th at 8 PM

Lottery Opens on June 22nd

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NYU Langone Health

Race the Iconic Empire State Building—for a Purpose

NYU Langone Health is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Empire State Building Run-Up—and we’re excited to offer exclusive entries to this legendary event.

At NYU Langone, we’re committed to helping people live their healthiest, most fulfilled lives. As one of the largest academic health systems in the Northeast—with seven inpatient facilities and more than 320 locations across the New York City area and in Florida—we unite a vibrant community of patients, families, clinicians, researchers, and supporters.Lace up. Run up. Make an impact—with NYU Langone Health.

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MERRELL

As the global leader in outdoor active footwear with the Moab hiking boot and Jungle Moc, Merrell is focused on merging performance, styling, and comfort to empower all people to explore the outdoors confidently. The brand was named Footwear News' 2022 Brand of the Year for promoting a more diverse vision of the outdoors. Visit Merrell.com or follow on social @Merrell.

NYU Langone Health

Race the Iconic Empire State Building—for a Purpose

NYU Langone Health is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Empire State Building Run-Up—and we’re excited to offer exclusive entries to this legendary event.

At NYU Langone, we’re committed to helping people live their healthiest, most fulfilled lives. As one of the largest academic health systems in the Northeast—with seven inpatient facilities and more than 320 locations across the New York City area and in Florida—we unite a vibrant community of patients, families, clinicians, researchers, and supporters.Lace up. Run up. Make an impact—with NYU Langone Health.

MERRELL

As the global leader in outdoor active footwear with the Moab hiking boot and Jungle Moc, Merrell is focused on merging performance, styling, and comfort to empower all people to explore the outdoors confidently. The brand was named Footwear News' 2022 Brand of the Year for promoting a more diverse vision of the outdoors. Visit Merrell.com or follow on social @Merrell.

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contact us

For questions or general inquiries about the race, please contact the ESB Run Up Events team at events@esrtreit.com

By the numbers

Quick facts about the Empire State Building Run Up 2025 that was held on August 10th

  • 1,576

    Total steps climbed in the race up to the 86th Floor Observation Deck

  • 1,050

    feet Total distance climbed (≈1/5 of a mile vertically)

  • 7

    Most race victories in Men’s Invitationals, held by Thomas Dold of Germany (2006–11)

  • 9:33

    Men’s course record, set by Paul Crake of Australia in 2003

  • 10

    Most race victories in Women’s Invitationals, held by Suzy Walsham of Australia (2007–09, 2013–19)

  • 11:23

    Women’s course record, set by Andrea Mayr of Austria in 2006

Run-up partners

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  • Super Race Systems

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