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.
The laughs are back – the Lily Comedy Night returns! Join host Kevin Day plus comedians Marcus Brigstocke, Mark Steel, Tiff Stevenson and Bella Hull for an unforgettable night of fun and fundraising – all to support families affected by mitochondrial disease. Tickets selling fast!
Tickets are now on sale for this, our most anticipated event of the calendar. The Lily Foundation Ball is returning in 2026, and it’s set to be our most spectacular celebration yet – with comedian Dominic Holland just announced as our host for the evening!
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.
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.
Join 9,000 runners in the South West for this picturesque half marathon. Run through traffic-free streets in the heart of Bath, the UK’s only World Heritage City, and experience the electric atmosphere on the course. We have guaranteed Lily places with no registration fee.
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 19th April 2026 and be a mito hero!
It’s the biggest and it’s the best... Sign up for the London Marathon with The Lily Foundation! Run 26 miles in 2026 and help raise awareness of and funds for mitochondrial disease.
We’ve now closed applications for Lily places, but would love to welcome ballot runners.
Step up for the K2B Walk and turn 39.5 miles of stunning Cumbrian scenery into a lifeline for families affected by mito. Whether you run, jog or walk, this iconic team challenge is about more than just the distance – it’s about supporting Team Lily to help fight mitochondrial disease.
Save the date for our South West Golf Day 2026. Taking place once again at Cumberwell Park Golf Club in Wiltshire, join us for a relaxing game of golf to raise essential funds in support of those affected by mitochondrial disease.
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.
After a hugely successful event in 2025, we’re delighted to announce that the laughs are heading back up north in 2026! Mark your calendars for Wednesday 1st July, when we’ll return to the legendary Frog and Bucket Comedy Club on Oldham Street, Manchester.
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.
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.
Join the world’s elite on one of the fastest and most iconic courses in history. For the first time we’re offering guaranteed places at the Berlin Marathon, one of the major world marathons and a real ‘bucket list’ race. Sign up today.
Imagine standing at the edge of an open doorway in an aircraft flying at 10,000 feet – the noise of the engines and the wind ringing in your ears with only the outline of distant fields below. Now imagine leaning forward out of that doorway and letting go – falling forward into the clouds, skydiving down through the air as you start free falling at over 120mph!
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.
