The Empire State Building Hosts Annual Run-Up, Presented by NYU Langone Health and Powered by the Challenged Athletes Foundation>

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Empire State Building (ESB) hosted the 47th Annual Empire State Building Run-Up, presented by NYU Langone Health and powered by the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). 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 86th Floor Observatory. “The Empire State Building Run-Up at New York City’s number one rated attraction, is a bucket list event and a significant achievement for athletes of all levels from around the globe,” said Tony Malkin, chairman and CEO of Empire State Realty Trust. “We congratulate all who participated in this extraordinary test of endurance.” Fabio Ruga of San Siro, Italy took first place in the Men’s Elite heat with a time of 10:47, just before Wai Ching Soh of Kuala Lumpur in second place, and Ching Chun Lo of Taoyuan City, FL in third. “I have run seven times in the past. Three times I took third, but this year, I’ve won,” said Ruga. “I’m very happy and I will be back next year.” Shari Klarfeld of Plainview, NY placed first in the Women’s El...(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Empire State Building (ESB) hosted the 47th Annual Empire State Building Run-Up, presented by NYU Langone Health and powered by the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). 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 86th Floor Observatory. “The Empire State Building Run-Up at New York City’s number one rated attraction, is a bucket list event and a significant achievement for athletes of all levels from around the globe,” said Tony Malkin, chairman and CEO of Empire State Realty Trust. “We congratulate all who participated in this extraordinary test of endurance.” Fabio Ruga of San Siro, Italy took first place in the Men’s Elite heat with a time of 10:47, just before Wai Ching Soh of Kuala Lumpur in second place, and Ching Chun Lo of Taoyuan City, FL in third. “I have run seven times in the past. Three times I took third, but this year, I’ve won,” said Ruga. “I’m very happy and I will be back next year.” Shari Klarfeld of Plainview, NY placed first in the Women’s El...{}