The event raises money for people living with cancer and promotes a sense of community and a commitment to a common cause.

Run For Your Life founder CiCi Edwards said the venue would provide a picturesque backdrop for participants.

"We thought Daylesford was the perfect location for our first walk/run event," she said.

"We want to draw people away from the anarchy of their inner-city lifestyles and encourage spending a weekend of relaxation and leisurely outdoor activity while contributing to a charitable cause.

Ms Edwards emphasised the enormous challenges faced by people in rural communities who need treatment in the city.

"Run For Your Life is a non-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers that donates all its proceeds to causes such as this," she said.

"Participants can further help raise money through arranging family and friends to sponsor their walk/run, which would be greatly appreciated."

The event will start at the Central Springs Reserve at 1.30pm.

Participants have the choice of a 3.5, 6.5 or 9.5km route.

AT A GLANCE

WHAT: Run For Your Life walk/run

WHEN: Saturday, April 22, at 1.30pm (arrive with plenty of time to collect your event number and t-shirt)

WHERE: Central Springs Reserve at the outlet of Lake Daylesford

OTHER DETAILS: Cost adult: $26, concession $16. Preferred method of payment and registration via web at www.runforyourlife.org.au or download registration form from the website, complete with your payment

and send to Run For Your Life, 4 Birdwood St, Box Hill South, Victoria 3128

For more information, please contact CiCi Edwards-Jensen on 9898 8636 or at info@runforyourlife.org.au