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A unique new race – Jane Tomlinson's Junior and Mini Fun Run – will see children from across Yorkshire take to the streets for their own race.

The event is aimed entirely at the under 15s and as well as raising money for charity, aims to get more youngsters interested in sport.

Though launched by the organisers of the Jane Tomlinson Leeds 10K Run for All, the May 10 junior run will be part of the Leeds Half Marathon.

Jane's widower Mike, 47, said: "We were always really keen, Jane and I, to promote sport among kids, especially those who leave school and drift away from sport.

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"We hope if we can get them to participate, this might be something that sticks in their minds in later life. Hopefully they won't distance themselves from sport when they get older."

The new junior event will incorporate a 2.5-kilometre junior run for children between nine and 15 and a separate 1.5k mini run for three to eight year olds (with accompanying adult).

There will also be a school challenge with team prizes in primary and secondary school categories.

Jane Tomlinson's Junior Run and Mini Fun Run, like all Run For All events, is not for profit and is set up to raise funds for a range of charities.

Jane's Appeal, which helps children's and cancer charities, will benefit from entries to the event and those who take part are encouraged to raise funds for the charity or good cause dear to them.

Details on how to register for the 2009 Jane Tomlinson's Junior and Mini Fun Run and of the School Challenge can be found at www.runforall.com.

Jane died in September 2007 after a seven-year battle with cancer. She raised £1.85m for charities through a series of gruelling physical challenges.