The Empire State Building Observation Deck Hosts Annual Run-Up, Presented by NYU Langone Health and Powered by Merrell
Business Wire•06/10/2026•22:25 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤More than 200 runners participated in the 48th Annual Empire State Building Observation Deck Run-Up
- ➤Empire State Building Observation Deck Experience welcomes millions of visitors each year
- ➤$165 million reimagination added a dedicated entrance, museum, and redesigned 102nd Floor Observation Deck
- ➤Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) owns the 1,454-foot Empire State Building
Expert Statements
Tony Malkin, Chairman and CEO of Empire State Realty Trust
“Athletes gather from around the globe to participate in the Empire State Building Observation Deck Run-Up, the world’s preeminent tower race. We congratulate all who participated in this ultimate feat of endurance at Tripadvisor’s number one top attraction in the U.S.”
Ryoji Watanabe, Men’s Elite heat winner
“I feel excellent; I'm so happy to win this race. I love New York because New York City has a lot of tall buildings, and of course, a lot of stairs.”
Annemarie Wilhelm, Women’s Elite heat winner
“It was an incredible race; I'm very happy.”
The Empire State Building Observation Deck Hosts Annual Run-Up, Presented by NYU Langone Health and Powered by Merrell
The Empire State Building (ESB) hosted the 48(th) Annual Empire State Building Observation Deck Run-Up, presented by NYU Langone Health and powered by Merrell. In several designated heats, more than 200 runners from across the world raced up the building’s 1,576 stairs to reach the finish line on the iconic 86(th) Floor Observation Deck.
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