33rd Annual / Tuesday, February 2 / 10:30 a.m. / Empire State Building, New York City / Invitation only / S, C [Key]
Note: All applicants will be notified of their entry status on approximately January 8, 2010.
UPDATE: The application for the Empire State Building Run-Up is CLOSED.
Want to step up to a challenge? Test yourself up 86 flights
of stairs in the Empire State Building Run-Up. A quick 1,576 steps will
get you from the ground floor to the Observation Deck that looms nearly
a quarter- mile above Fifth Avenue.
Please note that this is an invitational
race, with selections based on athletic ability and background.
How to Apply
Athletes must apply to be invited to participate, with selections based on athletic ability and background. NYRR reserves the right to accept or reject entries as necessary to accomodate the narrowness of the the stairwell. All applications must be received by December 18, 2009, or before the applicant cap has been reached, whichever comes first. You will be notified of your entry status on approximately January 8, 2010. If you are not accepted, your payment will not be processed. Previous participation does not guarantee acceptance for 2010.
Course
The Empire State Building, the most famous skyscraper in the world, was constructed on the site of the former Waldorf-Astoria hotel starting in 1930. "Opening Day" was celebrated on May 1, 1931.
Generally considered to be 102 stories high, the Empire State Building has 85 floors of commercial space, one flight to the Observation Deck, and a mooring mast structure that adds another 16 stories. In the Empire State Building Run-Up, participants climb 86 flights (1,576 steps) to finish on the Observation Deck. Although not the tallest building in the world since the 1970s, the Empire State Building remains highly esteemed for its power, majesty, and proportion.
Course Records
Paul Crake: 9:33 (2003)
Andrea Mayr: 11:23 (2006)
2009 Champions
Thomas Dold – 10:07
Suzanne Walsham – 13:27
Entry Fee
$30 for all participants. (Make checks payable to New York Road Runners.) Souvenir t-shirts will be given to all entrants. Refreshments will be served following the race. NYRR Patron and Benefactor members are not exempt from this race fee or guaranteed selection.
Please Note
NYRR reserves the right to accept or reject entries as necessary to accommodate the narrowness of the stairwell. All applicants will be notified of their entry status on approximately January 8, 2010.
Competitors must be 18 years of age or older on race day to participate.
Travel
Book flights, hotels, car services, and more through the Official Travel Partner of NYRR, Anthony Travel. You get convenience, guaranteed rooms, and great rates - from a travel agency who understands the priorities of runners. Call 800.736.6377 or email nyrr@anthonytravel.com.
Registration
Race Scoring
[Scoring and results procedures]
Baggage Facilities
Free baggage facilities will be provided as a convenience. If you are planning to use this baggage service, bring an inexpensive bag and leave your valuables at home. New York Road Runners is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Lost and Found
The Lost and Found is located in the volunteer tent on race day. Items can also be turned-in or claimed at NYRR's front desk on the next business day following the race.
Rules of Competition
All NYRR races are organized and directed under USA Track & Field rules and regulations. Entrants must also comply with City of New York, Parks & Recreation and NYRR rules. Failure to do so may result in offenders being disqualified and possibly banned from NYRR events, including the ING New York City Marathon. [Click here for rules.]
Babystrollers / Babyjoggers are not permitted on the race course.
