FIT For Charity Run 2010 will be held on November 7

The sixth annual Financial Industry in Tokyo (FIT) For Charity Run will take place on Sunday, November 7, 2010. It brings together the financial community and related industries to make a difference to our community by raising money for local community organisations. The event will be held at the National Kasumigaoka Stadium and the outer garden of Meiji Shrine (Meiji-jingu Gaien) in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, with special support from the Japan Cycling Association (JCA).

We will be offering participants the chance to take part in the following events: 10km run, 5km fun run, 2.5km walk, 4×100m inter-company relay and kids sprint. 

Those working in the financial industry or in financial-related sectors and their families and friends can participate in the event. Participation requires companies to register and to manage applications from its employees.

Date:  Sunday, 7 November 2010 (rain or shine)

Time: 09:00 – 13:00

Venue: National Kasumigaoka Stadium and the Outer Garden of Meiji Shrine (Meiji-jingu Gaien), in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
(closest stations: Sendagaya or Shinanomachi Station on JR Sobu Line; Kokuritsu-kyogijo Station on Toei Oedo Line and Gaienmae Station on Ginza Line)

Programme:

   
09:10 10km run (4 laps)
10:30 5km fun run (2 laps)
11:20 2.5km walk (1 lap)
11:30 4×100m inter-company relay race (inside the stadium, maximum 32 teams, with no more than one team per company)
12:20 Kids sprint (inside the stadium)
12:40 Awards ceremony