People from all walks of life are encouraged to take part in Australia’s first ANZAC Run in Melbourne on April 21.

The 11 kilometer run starts near the corner of Domain and St Kilda roads, at the Cobbers statue – a Digger carrying a wounded mate to commemorate the 5,533 Australian casualties at the WWI Battle of Fromelles. Runners then go down St Kilda Road to Anzac Avenue, around the Tan track twice and across Morrell Bridge to finish at Gosch’s Paddock, where WWI soldiers once camped.

Proceeds from the run go to the RSL, Legacy and Stand Tall for PTS, a charity that helps sufferers of post-traumatic stress disorder. For more information and to register visit anzacrun.com