On Saturday, June 24, the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation (RAKMF) along with the Jersey Shore Running Club, will hold a 5K run starting at the Mountain Hill School in Middletown. The event will be a 3.1-mile race/walk meandering through Middletown's scenic horse country. Kid's race will follow. The event will start at 9 a.m. followed by an award ceremony, drinks, food and fun for the whole family. The Mountain Hill School is located on a very private 12 acres that includes a small farm and new playground.

Ryan's Run is the sole fundraising effort for the RAKMF. The RAKMF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 2003 after the sudden and unexpected death of Ryan Kaiser. Ryan, the 6-year-old son of Andy and Lauren Kaiser, was born with congenital heart disease; Ryan had three open-heart surgeries before he was 2 years old.

The Foundation has three goals: Financially assist local families of critically ill children, who may not otherwise be able to afford proper healthcare; donate funds to hospitals and doctor groups that specialize in the cure and care of pediatric heart patients (according to the March of Dimes, the No. 1 birth defect today is heart disease); and build a children's park, dedicated in Ryan's name in the town of Middletown, to provide children and their families with a safe and fun place to play and enjoy themselves.

Entry fee is $25. The fee is $10 for the Kid's Run.

There will be awards for the top male and female finishers in each age groups, and medals for all kids. There are also cash prizes for overall top male and female winners (electronically timed results).

To register, log on www.ryansrun.org and follow prompts.