The Lily Foundation

Fighting Mitochondrial Disease Fighting For Hope!


The Lily Foundation’s vision is for a world in which every mitochondrial disease patient has a voice and access to treatment, support to improve their life and, ultimately, a cure.

Mitochondrial disease, or mito, is a rare, complex and incurable genetic disorder that affects people in very different ways, often affecting babies and young children. We’re the UK’s leading mitochondrial disease charity, and the largest charitable funder of mitochondrial...

Upcoming Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It's never too late to join one of these great events.

Battersea Park Half - January

Jan 11, 2026 - Jan 11, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Battersea Park Half - March

Mar 7, 2026 - Mar 7, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Chester Triple (Metric Marathon)

Mar 8, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY, UK

Inflatable 5K - Derby - 10K

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RP, UK

Inflatable 5K - Derby - 15K

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RP, UK

Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch - 10k

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK

Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch - 15k

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK

Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch - 2.5k

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK

Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch - 5k

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK