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Join Team Lily and make a difference

Looking for an exciting way to support a great cause? Join Team Lily and take part in one of our charity 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.

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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 event is a success.

Whatever you choose, you’ll be helping to create positive change for those living with mitochondrial disease.

Thank you for your support x

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Lily Events - Awareness

Take a Stand against mito 2024

Location:
Anywhere you choose!
Start date:
16 Sep 2024
End date:
31 Dec 2024

‘Take a Stand’ against mito. Set up an awareness stand anywhere in your local area with lots of passing traffic and help put mito on the map!

Lily Events - Comedy

Lily Comedy Night 2025

Location:
The Comedy Store London
Date:
3 Feb 2025

Join us once again for the annual Lily Comedy Night hosted by the fabulous Kevin Day at London’s iconic Comedy Store. He’ll be joined on stage by some of the UK's top stand-up comedians – details to be announced soon! All proceeds from ticket sales will be used to fight mitochondrial disease.

Lily Events - Boxing

Lily Fight Night 2025 Register of Interest

Date:
8 May 2025

Have you been inspired by our 2024 boxing heroes? Lily Fight Night will be back next year, and now’s your chance to secure your spot in the ring and become a mito hero yourself. Register your interest now for the chance to take part in one of our biggest annual fundraisers.

Lily Events - Golf

Lily South West Golf Day 2025

Location:
Cumberwell Park Golf Club
Date:
30 May 2025

Save the date! Our first South West Golf Day earlier this year was such a success we’re delighted to announce that it will be returning on Friday 30th May next year. Keep an eye on our socials for more information about when tickets will be going on sale and sponsorship opportunities.

Lily Events - Support

Family Support Weekend 2025

Location:
Chesford Grange Hotel, Warwick
Start date:
18 Jul 2025
End date:
20 Jul 2025

Every year we host a support weekend offering families affected by mitochondrial disease the opportunity to come together, relax and get access to information and support. Next year’s event will take place in Warwickshire from 18th-20th July.

Lily Events - Support

Adult Support Weekend 2025

Location:
Chesford Grange Hotel, Warwick
Start date:
15 Aug 2025
End date:
17 Aug 2025

Save the date for The Lily Adult Support Weekend 2025! Join us at Chesford Grange, Warwickshire, for a relaxing and supportive weekend for mito adults aged 35+ and bereaved parents. Sign up for an invite today.

Lily Events - Golf

Lily Golf Day 2025

Location:
Croham Hurst Golf Club
Date:
5 Sep 2025

Save the date for our annual charity Golf Day at the scenic Croham Hurst Golf Course set in the rolling Surrey countryside. Keep an eye on our socials to find out when tickets go on sale and for information about sponsorship opportunities.

Lily Events - Support

Young Adult Support Weekend 2025

Location:
Lake District Calvert Trust, Little Crosthwaite, Keswick CA12 4QD
Start date:
3 Oct 2025
End date:
5 Oct 2025

The Lily Young Adult Support Weekend 2025 will once again take place at the Lake District Calvert Trust Centre, from 3rd-5th October. This is an invite-only event and is for young adults aged 18-35 who are directly affected by mitochondrial disease.

Obstacle

Tough Mudder 2024 - Locations to choose from across the UK

Location:
Nationwide
Start date:
30 Mar 2024
End date:
19 Nov 2024
Sign-up fee:
£20-£100 depending on type and location

Are you tough enough? An adventure like no other, Tough Mudder is more than just an obstacle course, it’s a chance to gather your tribe and unplug from the daily grind, and do something unexpected to help us beat mitochondrial disease.

5k/fun run - Family Friendly

Run Alton Towers Kids Race

Location:
Alton Towers
Date:
16 Nov 2024
Sign-up fee:
£20 + 80p booking fee

An undulating 1.5k loop within the iconic Alton Towers resort. Starting and finishing outside the Towers, following a path around the rides where family and friends can watch on from the side, or join in with your child.

*FREE ride access after the race is included in entries to all events in the "Run Alton Towers Weekend"

10k

Run Alton Towers 10km

Location:
Alton Towers
Date:
16 Nov 2024
Sign-up fee:
£20 + 80p booking fee

Come and join us at the UK’s biggest theme park, Alton Towers, for this 10k event around the park. Open to those aged 15 and above.

FREE ride access after the race is included in your entry!

5k/fun run

Run Alton Towers 5km

Location:
Alton Towers
Date:
17 Nov 2024
Sign-up fee:
£20 + 80p booking fee

Come and join us at the UK’s biggest theme park, Alton Towers, for this 5k event around the park. Open to those aged 11 and above.

FREE ride access after the race is included in your entry!

Half marathon

Run Alton Towers Half Marathon

Location:
Alton Towers
Date:
17 Nov 2024
Sign-up fee:
£40 +£1.60 booking fee

Come and join us at the UK’s biggest theme park, Alton Towers, for this Half Marathon event around the park. Open to those aged 17 and above.

FREE ride access after the race is included in your entry!

Marathon

Battersea Park Running Festival Marathon

Date:
23 Nov 2024
Sign-up fee:
£36 + booking fee

Looking for a fresh charity challenge to really push yourself? The Battersea Park Marathon takes place on a totally flat course in a picturesque setting so it’s great for anyone looking to set a personal best whilst fighting mitochondrial disease.

5k/fun run

Santa in the City London 2024

Location:
London
Date:
4 Dec 2024
Sign-up fee:
£10

Santa in the City is a festive 3.5km charity run in London, starting by St Paul’s Cathedral. Run or walk past iconic landmarks and get into the holiday spirit. Free Santa suit and medal included!

5k/fun run

Santa in the City London 2024

Location:
London
Date:
5 Dec 2024
Sign-up fee:
£10

A festive 3.5km charity run in London, Santa in the City starts by St Paul’s Cathedral. Join in and run or walk past iconic landmarks to get into the festive spirit. Entry includes free Santa suit and medal!

5k/fun run

Santa in the City Tunbridge Wells 2024

Location:
Tunbridge Wells
Date:
7 Dec 2024
Sign-up fee:
£10

Santa in the City comes to Tunbridge Wells this December! Join this 3km festive charity run for all ages. Kids run free, and every entry includes a Santa suit and medal.

Half marathon

Bath Half Marathon 2025

Date:
16 Mar 2025
Sign-up fee:
£50 + booking fee

Take part in one of the UK's most established road races – the Bath Half Marathon. Join 15,000 fellow runners on the flat, picturesque course and enjoy the electric atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a total novice, this event is perfect for everyone.

Half marathon

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025

Date:
6 Apr 2025

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is back! This closed-road, central London run is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and the City of Westminster. We have guaranteed Lily places with free registration so apply today and be there as a mito hero in April 2025.

Marathon

London Marathon 2025

Date:
27 Apr 2025

Join us at the 2025 London Marathon. This iconic race is on every runner’s bucket list. By being part of Team Lily you’ll know that when you cross the finish line, not only will you be a hero to everyone who knows you, you will also be a mito hero to all our families across the UK.

We have now closed applications for Lily places but we would love to welcome ballot runners.

Marathon

Manchester Marathon 2025

Date:
27 Apr 2025

Join The Lily Foundation at the adidas Manchester Marathon. The UK’s second-largest marathon and one of the biggest in Europe, it’s an iconic event that draws participants of all abilities from all over the world. Always a sell-out, we have guaranteed places but they will fill quickly so sign up today to avoid disappointment!

Marathon

Gateshead Marathon 2025

Date:
4 May 2025
Sign-up fee:
£40 + booking fee

The next best thing to the Great North Run, the Gateshead Marathon is a road-closed race taking in all the famous landmarks of Gateshead from the Millennium Bridge to the iconic Gateshead International Stadium.

10k

Hampton Court Palace 10k 2025

Date:
11 May 2025
Sign-up fee:
£36 + booking fee

Run yourself into the history books by signing up for the Hampton Court Palace 10k in support of The Lily Foundation. Starting and finishing inside the palace grounds, this iconic course takes you out along The Barge Walk and back through Home Park.

Half marathon

Cardiff Half Marathon 2025

Location:
Cardiff
Date:
1 Aug 2025
Sign-up fee:
£10

Join The Lily Foundation at the Cardiff Half Marathon 2025, one of Europe's largest road races. Run for charity through iconic landmarks like Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. Sign up today to help fight mitochondrial disease!

Adrenaline

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!

Adrenaline

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 receive all the training required including practical and classroom sessions covering all areas of making a solo skydive from 10,000 feet.

Adrenaline

Bungee Jump

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.

Adrenaline

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.