The Standard Chartered Great City Race is a highly anticipated fixture in city worker’s diaries and we are delighted that this year marks our fifth anniversary as title sponsor.

Last year’s race was over subscribed in record time and we expect that trend to continue in 2009.

The race is a fantastic opportunity for teams from across the 'Square Mile' to come together. It is a chance to run through the closed off roads, take in some historic London sights and raise money for a great cause. All of the surplus raised will go to charity; with £5 of every entrance fee going directly to the official race community partner, Seeing is Believing, a global initiative to help eradicate avoidable blindness. We have also pledged to match all money raised in conjunction with the race to this very worthy cause.

I hope that you’ll decide to join us for the 2009 event. I wish you the best of luck with your training and I hope that you enjoy the evening.

W. Richard Holmes
CEO, Europe
Standard Chartered Bank