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Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. today announced that lottery registration for the 2019 Empire State Building Run-Up (ESBRU) Presented by Turkish Airlines Powered by the Challenged Athletes Foundation, will open on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. EST and close on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. EST. The 42nd annual ESBRU will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. EST.

Runners who have applied to climb the 1,576 steps and 86 floors of the World’s Most Famous Building will be notified of their race status on March 1, 2019. Interested runners can register online at http://www.nycruns.com/esb. Of the thousands of runners from around the world who enter the ESBRU lottery, a select few will have the opportunity to participate. Race entry is $125 per applicant, and will only be charged if the applicant is randomly selected to participate.

“Every year the Empire State Building hosts the world’s most elite athletes and tower running enthusiasts for this globally iconic race,” said Anthony E. Malkin, Chairman and CEO of ESRT. “We welcome entrants from around the world to test their limits and be part of the building’s storied history.”

Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s national flag carrier and the airline that flies to more countries and international destinations than any other airline, returns for its second year as presenting sponsor of the Run-Up. This year, Turkish Airlines will be providing 20 roundtrip airline tickets to elite tower running athletes around the globe to inspire new runners to take on the challenge of the Empire State Building Run-Up.

Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) is the official charity partner of the ESBRU with a designated heat in the race for challenged athletes and CAF supporters running to raise funds to support people with physical challenges in getting access to sports. If you’re looking for a unique way to participate in this event, register to run with Team CAF.

The event is produced by NYCRUNS, the largest running event management company in the New YorkMetropolitan Area.