In 2007, 49 teams took part in the relay race. The ten man teams, both local and those visiting from the neighbouring will make their start at the Raul Illidge Sports Complex at 7am sharp and will finish at the same location.
According to Country Head, Mr Derek Downes, he hopes to see an even bigger number participating in the race this year.
Last year the St. Maarten road runner's organization donated nearly $4000 to various charities, and once again the funds collected will be donated to Charity. The relay race is one of the highlights of the November 11th celebrations. It's a community project that encourages young and old alike to participate in a healthy activity.
In addition to the Road runner relay race, First Caribbean has also answered the call of the Sundial School Social Studies Department who will be hosting its first annual pre-St. Maarten Day Celebration, "Taste of St. Maarten Culture Festival" at the Sundial School on November 10th, 2008.
Students of forms 3&4 will be making presentation on St. Maarten's Cultural and National Heroes. Forms 1&2 students will be highlighting our Monumental Figures and National Heroes respectively in a poster promotion. Mrs. Atahlia Daye-Rogers, Social Studies Coordinator said," We wanted our Culture and History to become more vibrant for our students, we are also endeavouring to instil the love of St. Maarten, its People and Culture in the lives of the youth we teach".
"We are honoured to be contributing to such a Cultural event which will highlight the island's National Heroes and Culture. First Caribbean is a big supporter of promoting national pride in St. Maarten and in all Caribbean Communities", said Downes.
The First Caribbean Foundation was established to oversee the Bank's Sponsorship and Community Relations programme. A Board, comprising senior members of management, and members of the group's Board of Directors, administers the Foundation. First Caribbean has pledged to contribute 1% of its annual post-tax profits for use by the Foundation.