In New York City, the Empire State Building Observation Deck (ESB) has opened general lottery registration for the 48th annual Empire State Building Observation Deck Run-Up (ESBRU) until July 20, 2026. The event is sponsored by NYU Langone Health and powered by Merrell. Scheduled for October 6, 2026, at 8 p.m., the race will feature 225 participants racing up 1,576 steps of the iconic building. Join the lottery for a chance to participate in this renowned event.