Runners set to make the climb in the Empire State Building Run-Up

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The Empire State Building Run-Up is the marquee tower race in the world, bringing together thousands of athletes.

Athletes from all over the world will climb the 86 flights to the outdoor observatory on Wednesday night.

Joining us on Eyewitness News Sunday Morning was two-time Olympian Rudy Garcia-Tolson, who is doing it with the Challenged Athletes foundation.

For more information on the event, visit: http://www.esbnyc.com/event/empire-state-building-run-up-info