FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lottery Registration for 2019 Empire State Building Run-Up Presented by
Turkish Airlines Powered by the Challenged Athletes Foundation
Opens on January 30, 2019
Pinnacle Event in Global Tower Running Set for Tuesday, May 14, 2019
New York, NY - January 29, 2019- Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:
ESRT) 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 York Metropolitan Area.
About the Empire State Building
Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan (from base to antenna top), the
Empire State Building, owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., is the
"World's Most Famous Building." With new investments in energy efficiency,
infrastructure, public areas and amenities, the Empire State Building has
attracted first-rate tenants in a diverse array of industries from around
the world. The Empire State Building was named the world's most popular
travel destination in a study conducted by Uber and was named America's
favorite building in a poll conducted by the American Institute of
Architects. For more information on the Empire State Building, please visit
www.empirestatebuilding.com, www.facebook.com/empirestatebuilding,
@EmpireStateBldg, www.instagram.com/empirestatebldg,
http://weibo.com/empirestatebuilding, www.youtube.com/esbnyc or
www.pinterest.com/empirestatebldg/.
About Empire State Realty Trust
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT), a leading real estate
investment trust (REIT), 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." Headquartered in New York, New York, the Company's office
and retail portfolio covers 10.1 million rentable square feet, as of
September 30, 2018, consisting of 9.4 million rentable square feet in 14
office properties, including nine in Manhattan, three in Fairfield County,
Connecticut, and two in Westchester County, New York; and approximately
700,000 rentable square feet in the retail portfolio.
About NYCRUNS
In 2019, NYCRUNS will produce several dozen running races for nearly 50,000
athletes including our flagship Brooklyn Marathon & Half Marathon. Our goal
is to provide runners with the best possible experience from the moment
they register until the moment they see their free finisher photos. NYCRUNS
races are accurately measured, electronically timed, supported by a
world-class medical group, and staffed by a highly trained team. Our
post-race festivals feature fresh New York bagels (with a shmear of course
- this is New York), fresh fruit, and a great DJ. Our events are fun,
vibrant, not overcrowded, and all about showing them a great time. Simply
put, week in and week out, our goal is to put on the best races in New York
City.
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 $100 million has been raised and over 23,000 individual
grants awarded to people with physical challenges in all 50 states and
dozens of countries around the world. Additionally, CAF's outreach efforts
reach another 100,000 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
lifestyle. 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 332 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying
to 305 worldwide destinations as 49 domestic and 256 international in 123
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 18,800 daily
flights to 1,317 airports in 193 countries. Further connecting flights are
offered by Star Alliance Connecting Partner, Juneyao Airlines.
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