NEW YORK, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire State
Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) today announced that the 2021
Empire State Building Run-Up (ESBRU) – presented by Turkish
Airlines and powered by the Challenged Athletes Foundation – will
take place Oct. 26, 2021, at
8 p.m. EST, with lottery registration
slated to open June 1, 2021, at
12 p.m. EST.
Thousands will enter for the bucket list opportunity to race up
the 1,576 steps and 86 floors of the World's Most Famous Building,
but only a select group of approximately 125 runners will
ultimately compete in the 43rd annual event. This year's
Run-Up will incorporate increased safety measures such as proof of
vaccination requirements and staggered heats that will allow for
ample space and time to reach the top.
"We are open for business and the Empire State Building once
again invites athletes and tower-climbing enthusiasts to the most
important tower run and the birthplace of tower running," said
Anthony E. Malkin, ESRT chairman,
president, and CEO. "This race is even more important as ESB is in
the midst of its 90th anniversary year."
Those selected to participate in last year's race which was
canceled because of the pandemic, will be able to claim their
lottery spot in 2021 at https://nycruns.com/race/esb2021. Spaces in
heats will be available as many international runners will not be
able to participate. Others interested in participating in this
preeminent tower-running event will be able to register online at
https://nycruns.com/race/esbru between June
1 and June 30. Runners who have applied to climb will be
notified of their race status on July
10. Participation costs of $125 per runner will be charged only upon
acceptance from the lottery.
Turkish Airlines, a leading global airline flying to more
countries and international destinations than any other, returns
for its third year as presenting sponsor of the Run-Up. In addition
to serving New York's JFK airport,
Turkish Airlines will launch its 10th U.S. gateway at
Newark International Airport on
May 21.
Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) will once again be
the official charity partner of the ESBRU, with a designated heat
for challenged athletes, as well as CAF supporters who run to raise
funds to support access to sports for those with physical
challenges. Those who are looking for a unique way to participate
in this event can register to run with Team CAF.
New to the annual tower running event, On will participate in
the building's climb with a designated heat of running enthusiasts
and influencers from around the country who are eager to ascend
New York's most iconic landmark.
ESBRU content leading up to and on the day of the race will be
available at @on_running on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
This year's event will be produced by NYCRUNS.
More information about the Empire State Building and its
90th anniversary celebration in 2021 can be found at
https://www.esbnyc.com/90.
About the Empire State Building
The Empire State
Building, "The World's Most Famous Building," owned by Empire State
Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above
Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State
Building Observatory Experience creates an all-new experience with
a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine
galleries, and a redesigned 102nd Floor Observatory with
floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous
86th Floor Observatory, the only 360-degree, open-air
observatory with views of New York
and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything
from the building's iconic history to its current place in
pop-culture. Learn more at www.esbnyc.com. 2021 is the
90th anniversary year of the Building which officially opened on
May 1, 1931. Declared "America's
Favorite Building" by the American Institute of Architects, as well
as the world's most popular travel destination by Uber and the #1
New York City attraction by Lonely
Planet it welcomes more than 4 million annual visitors from around
the world.
Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable
wind electricity, and its many floors primarily house a diverse
array of office tenants such as LinkedIn, Shutterstock, and Global
Brands Group, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar,
Tacombi, and Starbucks. For more information and Observatory
Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building's
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok.
About Empire State Realty Trust
Empire State Realty
Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) owns, manages, operates, acquires and
repositions office and retail properties in Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area, including the
Empire State Building, the "World's Most Famous Building." The
company's office and retail portfolio covers 10.1 million rentable
square feet, as of Dec. 31, 2020,
which consists of 9.4 million rentable square feet across 14 office
properties, including nine in Manhattan, three in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and two in
Westchester County, New York; as
well as approximately 700,000 rentable square feet in the retail
portfolio.
Empire State Realty Trust is a leader in energy efficiency in
the built environment and sustainability space, with 76 percent of
the eligible portfolio ENERGY STAR certified and 100 percent fully
powered by renewable wind electricity. As the first commercial real
estate portfolio in the Americas to achieve the evidence-based,
third-party verified WELL Health-Safety Rating for health and
safety, ESRT additionally earned the highest possible GRESB 5 Star
Rating and Green Star recognition for sustainability performance in
real estate and was named a Fitwel Champion for healthy,
high-performance buildings. To learn more about Empire State Realty
Trust, visit esrtreit.com and follow ESRT on Facebook,
Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
About NYCRUNS
NYCRUNS produces over two dozen races
in New York City including their
flagship event, the Brooklyn Marathon & Half Marathon; and one
of the largest half marathons in New
Jersey, the Newport Liberty Half Marathon. Their goal is to
give athletes the chance to win their race by providing them with
the best possible experience from the time they register until the
moment they see their free finisher photos. Accurately measured,
electronically timed, supported by a world-class medical group,
staffed by a highly trained team, and with all the bells and
whistles you might expect (and some you might not); their events
are fun, vibrant, not overcrowded, and all about showing athletes a
good time. Simply put, week in and week out, NYCRUNS puts on the
best races in New York City, and
can't wait to see you Win YOUR Race!
About the Challenged Athletes Foundation
The Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) is a world leader
in helping people with physical challenges lead active, healthy
lifestyles. CAF believes that participation in physical activity at
any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and
enhances quality of life. Since 1994, more than $134 million has been raised and over 35,000
funding requests from people with physical challenges in all 50
states and dozens of countries have been satisfied. Additionally,
CAF's outreach efforts impact another 60,000 individuals each year.
Whether it's a $2,500 grant for a
handcycle, helping underwrite a carbon fiber running foot not
covered by insurance, or arranging enthusiastic encouragement from
a mentor who has triumphed over a similar challenge, CAF's mission
is clear: give opportunities and support to those with the desire
to live active, athletic lifestyles. To learn more, visit
challengedathletes.org or call 858-866-0959.
About Turkish Airlines
Established in 1933 with a
fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a
fleet of 365 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 320 worldwide
destinations as 269 international and 50 domestic in 127 countries.
More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on its
official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social media
accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.
About Star Alliance
The Star Alliance network was
established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to
offer worldwide reach, recognition and seamless service to the
international traveller. Its acceptance by the market has been
recognized by numerous awards, including the Air Transport World
Market Leadership Award and Best Airline Alliance by Business
Traveller Magazine. The member airlines are: Adria Airways, Aegean
Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA,
Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Avianca Brasil, Brussels
Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian
Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian
Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African
Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, and
United. Overall, the Star Alliance network currently offers more
than 19,000 daily flights to over 1,300 airports in 194 countries.
Further connecting flights are offered by Star Alliance Connecting
Partner, Juneyao Airlines.
About ON:
On was born in the Swiss Alps with one
goal: to revolutionize the sensation of running. Eleven years after
market launch, On delivers industry-disrupting innovation in
premium footwear, apparel, and accessories for high-performance
running, outdoor, and all day activities. Driven by
peer-recommendation, On's award-winning CloudTec® technology and
groundbreaking strides in sportswear's circular economy has
attracted the fastest-growing global fan base in specialty running
— inspiring humans to explore through fearless performance, mindful
innovation and purposeful design; empowering all to run on clouds.
www.on-running.com
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