Looking for an exciting way to support a great cause? Join Team Lily and take part in one of our community fundraising events to help us fight mitochondrial disease.
Browse our charity challenges below and sign up solo or with friends and family. Whether you prefer sports or social events, there’s something for everyone.
Find local events near you
To find out what fundraising events are taking place closer to home, please visit the Run for Charity website then select the region you’re interested in.
Organise your own charity event
Don’t see an event that suits you? Why not organise your own? Whether it’s a personal challenge or a group activity, we’re here to offer support and advice to ensure your community event is a success.
Whatever you choose, you’ll be helping to create positive change for those living with mitochondrial disease.
Do you know your general knowledge from your nonsense? Fancy turning trivia into real support for people affected by mitochondrial disease? Then it’s time to host your own Big Lily Quiz Night – the perfect recipe for fun, facts and fundraising with friends!
Are you ready to experience the thrill of a lifetime? Take the biggest leap of your life by joining our Lily Foundation skydiving weekend extravaganza! Sign up today at various locations across the UK.
For the first time, The Lily Foundation are delighted to offer guaranteed places at Parallel Windsor – an award-winning, fully accessible fundraising festival designed for all ages, health conditions and abilities.
Dive into the ultimate open-water challenge and make a splash for The Lily Foundation. Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or an outdoor enthusiast looking to conquer your first mile, every stroke will help fight mitochondrial disease.
Run, walk or jog the Cotswold Way in support of The Lily Foundation. With a range of distance and sponsorship options, this charity challenge lets you experience the rolling hills and charming villages of this beautiful part of the UK.
Take on an Ultra Challenge in 2026! Take part as a team or tackle it as an individual and walk, jog or run to raise funds for The Lily Foundation to fight mitochondrial disease. Together, we can make a difference!
Every year we host a support weekend in Warwickshire offering families affected by mitochondrial disease the opportunity to come together, relax and get access to information and support. Find out more.
Save the date for the Lily Adult Support Weekend 2026! Join us at Chesford Grange, Warwickshire, for a relaxing and supportive weekend for mito adults aged 35+ and bereaved parents of adult patients.
Tickets are now on sale for our annual charity Golf Day at the scenic Croham Hurst Golf Course. Join us in Surrey’s rolling countryside for plenty of fresh air, friendly competition and fundraising on the fairway – and the chance to get your hands on the coveted Lily Cup!
Walk, jog or run the Thames Challenge, from Putney Bridge to Henley. Choose from various distances along the scenic towpath, and enjoy full support and a celebratory finish-line, all while fundraising to help fight mitochondrial disease and support affected families.
This event is now full. Please email [email protected] to be added to our waiting list.
Run the world’s most iconic half marathon for a cause that truly matters. Join Team Lily for the Great North Run 2026 and help us ensure that no one faces mitochondrial disease alone.
Challenge yourself on the Chilterns 50km loop, or take the 25km option. Scenic trails, rolling hills and a celebration at Henley Basecamp, all while fundraising to help fight mitochondrial disease and fund vital research.
Save the date for our Young Adult Weekend – two days of excitement and adventure for mitochondrial disease patients aged between 18 and 35 in the beautiful Lake District.
Join the Butterfly Run at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – a family-friendly, inclusive event for all ages and abilities. With 1k, 5k and 10k race options plus fun-for-all-ages activities, it's a great way to help fight mitochondrial disease whilst enjoying a day out.
All Lily places have been allocated – email [email protected] to join our waiting list.
We have an incredible opportunity for a limited number of runners to join Team Lily for one of the world’s seven major marathons. For the first time ever, The Lily Foundation, in partnership with Realbuzz, have guaranteed places for this legendary event.
Looking for a challenge that’s as memorable as it is meaningful? Lace up your trainers and join Team Lily at Royal Parks – a stunning route that takes in many London landmarks as well as four of the city’s most iconic green spaces.
For the first time ever, we have a limited number of places in the Lisbon Half Marathon 2027. Sign up today to run the palm tree-lined streets of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities and help raise vital funds to fight rare mitochondrial diseases.
Run the Bath Half Marathon in 2027 for The Lily Foundation. Discover the beauty of the UK’s only World Heritage City whilst helping to fight mitochondrial disease. We have a limited number of places available so sign up before they’re gone.
Take on the challenge of the Prague Half Marathon 2027 and make every mile count. By joining Team Lily, you’ll experience one of Europe’s most beautiful races while helping fund vital support and research for patients and families affected by mitochondrial disease.
Fancy taking on one of the UK’s most iconic half marathons to help beat mitochondrial disease? Apply today for a place with Team Lily in the 10th anniversary edition of the London Landmarks Half 2027!
Take on the Berlin Half Marathon 2027 with The Lily Foundation and join over 35,000 runners on one of the world’s fastest and most iconic city courses. Whether you’re chasing a PB or nailing your first half marathon, every mile will help us support people affected by mitochondrial disease.
Take on the adidas Manchester Marathon with Team Lily and help fight mitochondrial disease. With its flat course and incredible crowd support, it's perfect for first-timers and seasoned runners alike. Join us on 18th April 2027 and be a mito hero.
It’s the biggest and it’s the best... Sign up for the London Marathon 2027 with The Lily Foundation! Run this epic race, tick off something extraordinary on your bucket list and help raise awareness of and funds for mitochondrial disease.
Join thousands of runners from around the world and take on one of the fastest and most iconic marathon courses ever created. We have just a limited number of spaces available so sign up for Berlin 2027 today!
This high-octane, one-off event is great for those who only have a small amount of time available. There are no gruelling marathon-training schedules to stick to, no weekend-long treks – you only need to commit to fundraising and the jump itself. With multiple locations across the UK.
Prepare for a truly unique and exhilarating experience; the fastest zip line in the world. Soar over Penrhyn Quarry where you could travel at speeds of over 100mph while you take in the breathtaking views and feel the freedom of flight.
