The public is invited to take part in a Saturday morning fun run that will directly benefit women’s causes.

The second annual MK5K and one-mile fun run will see walkers and joggers covering the popular Foothills Trail in Buckley.

Proceeds from the May 2 event will again benefit the Mary Kay Foundation, which has a two-fold mission: to support scientists working on causes for breast, uterine, cervical and ovarian cancers; and to provide grants that fund shelters for victims of domestic violence.

During the past two decades, the foundation has provided more than $17 million to cancer research and $37 million in grants to women’s shelters and supporting organizations.

Saturday’s event begins and ends in front of the Buckley Youth Center, 251 N. River Ave. Registration begins at 8 a.m., the one-mile fun run/walk departs at 9 and the 5K run/walk will begin at 9:30. There will be awards for the top overall male and female, as well as an award for the top finisher in the 5K, 40+ category.

The entry fee is $5 for the one-mile event and $15 for the 5K. There’s also a $50 “premium pack” that includes an event T-shirt.

Included will be raffles for various prizes donated by area merchants.