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Take a stand against mito

 'Take a stand' against mito with a Lily Awareness Stand for Mito Awareness week 2019!
 Lightweight, eye-catching and easy to set up, each stand comes supplied with informative leaflets, wristbands, stickers, bunting, balloons, pin badges, fundraising pack, poster, collection box and Lily T-shirt. Everything you need to raise awareness about mito in your neighbourhood!

The 2020 'GLOW SHOW' Lily Charity Ball

Tickets for the 2020 Lily Charity Ball are now on sale. Grab yours before November 30th to take advantage of our early bird offer!

Lily Fight Night 2020 - Calling all Boxers!

Fundraising pledge: £500

Want to give mitochondrial disease a knockout punch? We're calling for boxers to compete in Lily Fight Night, our annual charity boxing event. No previous boxing experience is required – just a willingness to take a bruising for a good cause and help fight mitochondrial disease!

Great South Run 2019

Experience the south coast’s best 10 mile event and celebrate everything that's great about Portsmouth. If you're looking for a PB, this flat and fast course is the perfect choice for your greatest victory.

Yorkshire Marathon

A truly Yorkshire Marathon, our flagship event showcases the very best of the City of York and its surrounding countryside.

Scouse 5km

The 2019 Scouse 5k takes place on Sunday 27th October - Halloween Weekend! Jog, walk or peg it around this amazing Liverpool city centre route. Expect lots of bands bands, lots of colour and lots of fun.

New York Marathon

Whether it is your first and only marathon or your dream running destination, the TCS New York City Marathon is in the hearts of runners all over the World.

Sahara Sand Dunes Trek

Fundraising pledge: £1950

The Sahara Desert Trek is an incredible expedition across mesmerising landscapes, mirages and golden dunes that immerses you in the beauty and solitude of the desert. You follow the footsteps many Berber tribes have made and still do to this day all while witnessing vistas that take your breath away.

The Kelpies Supernova 2019

This fantastic route is a great opportunity to explore the home of two 30-metre high horses! The Kelpies are mythical creatures who love to play at dusk, each one weighs over 300 tonnes. Come and immerse yourself in a light journey with them.

Winter Walk 2020

Over 2,000 challengers will take on the 2020 London Winter Walk through the heart of the Capital, following the Thames, and passing many famous landmarks. A great way to set you up for an active New Year!

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2020

Fundraising pledge: £350

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is back for its third year! This closed road central London run is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and the City of Westminster. Last year was an amazing event and this year it will be bigger & better!

We have guaranteed Lily places with free registration so apply today and be there as a Mito Hero in March 2020!

Easter 50 Challange

Setting out from our basecamp at Windsor Racecourse - you can Walk, Jog, or Run the looped routes through the Great Park, along the Thames Path, and enjoy some of the wonderful surrounding countryside. You'll get full support all the way with rest stops en route, free food & drink, a few special Easter surprises - and a great sense of achievement to set you up for more adventures

Brighton Marathon 2020

Fundraising pledge: £350

Join Team Lily at The Brighton Marathon is the second-fastest marathon in the UK. It's an incredible event and part of The Brighton Marathon Weekend, an exciting three-day running event in one of Britain’s most cosmopolitan cities

Virgin London Marathon 2020

Fundraising pledge: £3000

Probably one of the most well know Marathons in the world. Apply for a place to take part with Team Lily in this iconic event. Although it will be tough you will look back with such pride!

Isle of White Challange 2020

Great challenges need great settings - and none are better than the Island's coastal path. 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight in May next year - and all out to push themselves further.

It's along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles and up to historic Cowes at the half way stop. For Full Island challengers it's on to historic Ventno

Jurassic Coast Challenge 2020

16/ 17 May 2020
Join 2,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages and Walk, Jog or Run the spectacular Jurassic Coast - a World Heritage Site. You can choose from 25km to 100km so there is something for everyone.

London To Brighton Challenge

Now in its 9th year, 2,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages will take on a classic capital to coast route, testing their grit over the Bank Holiday weekend. Most will Walk, but many will Jog or Run the full 100km, and with half & quarter distance options there's a challenge for everyone.

Vitality London 10000 2020

Fancy doing something amazing on the Spring Bank Holiday in 2020? Even if you have never run before this is a very achievable goal and you will feel amazing for it! We would love you to be part of Team Lily in 2020 at this brilliant event.

Cotswold Way Challenge 2020

The magical Cotswold Way provides a stunning setting for a testing challenge - with some fantastic views en route and tough hills in between! It's a Saturday morning start from historic Bath's Royal Crescent, as 2000 adventurers set out on 100km of footpaths & trails - most walk, some jog and there are 50km and 25km options available too

Peak District Challenge 2020

This challenge will welcome 2,000 adventurers into the fabulous Peak District National Park. The full 100km Challenge which takes a tough & varied figure of 8 route through Derbyshire's finest scenery and Peaks. With Half and Quarter challenges also available there is something for everyone.

Lake District Challenge 2020

New for 2020 – Walk, Jog, or Run the Lake District Challenge and take on England's finest countryside at your pace. Test yourself on a fantastic Ultra Challenge - suitable for all experience levels - and you'll get the best support & hospitality all the way. .With 100km, 50km and 25km events available there is something for everyone.

London To Paris Cycle 2020 (Tour De France Edition)

This 5 day incredible cycle connects two of the world’s most chic capital cities! You will make your way through beautiful English villages and into the stunning countryside of rural France, passing historical landmarks and famous battlefields until you reach Paris – which is undoubtedly one of the most magical places on earth .

South West Coast Coast Challenge 2020

New for 2020 - It's 100km from Minehead in Somerset on the south bank of the Bristol Channel, down to seaside Dawlish on the southern coast of Devon, with some ups & downs of Exmoor and the meandering Exe Valley in between With Half and Quarter challenges also available there is something for all abilities.

Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 2020

Fundraising pledge: £350

Celebrating the legacy for cycling created by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with guaranteed Lily places, this iconic cycling event is not one to be missed.

Thames Path Challenge 2020

Take on the Thames Path Challenge following England's greatest river. Most will walk, many will jog, some will run, and all have special reasons to push themselves.. The full Thames Path Challenge is 100km , but with 50km and 25 km distances there is something for everyone

Thames Bridges Trek 2020

Join 2000 trekkers as we venture across the Capital taking in unrivalled views of the skyline from its best vantage points. This 25km challenge is perfect for the whole family!

Great North run 2020

Fundraising pledge: £300

We have Guaranteed Lily Places for this iconic event!
The Great North Run  is the largest half marathon in the world and is celebrating its 40th Birthday in 2020. So this is the year to join this event where participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields.

London to Paris Cycle 2020

This iconic 4 day London to Paris Cycle will take you from the heart of London through beautiful English villages and into the stunning countryside of rural France before you reach Paris and end your challenge under the Eiffel Tower! You will make friends for life and go on an incredible adventure which will stay with you forever.

Chiltern 50 Challenge 2020

This ‘end of season’ 50km looped route covers some of the best of the Chilterns countryside. You can Walk, Jog, or Run along historic trails and over rolling hills. Starting & finishing at our Base Camp in Henley-on-Thames, there's a Saturday night celebration BBQ & entertainment with camping options.

Tandem Skydive

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! Find out more here

Static Skydive

Want to take part in something that will really get your adrenaline pumping? Well whilst supporting our charity you can learn how to make a parachute jump – just like the professionals! This challenge is over 2 days ending with you performing a solo jump from up to 3,000 feet using a modern square parachute canopy.. Find out more here.

Accelerated Free Fall Solo Skydive

This is the real thing and should only be undertaken by those who really want to learn what skydiving is all about!! Learning to skydive solo is a big challenge and you will start with a full day's training including practical and classroom sessions covering all areas of making a solo skydive from 10,000 feet! Find out more here.

Bungee Jumps

This high octane, one-off event is really 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, find out more here.

Velocity Zip Wire

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. Find out more here.