Stanmore girl, 10, runs 5K for Scope charity
Lily Janmohamed aims to beat personal best at Battersea Parkrun for disability equality charity.
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Lily Janmohamed, a 10-year-old resident of Stanmore, Harrow, is preparing to run a 5km race at Battersea Parkrun on 17 October 2026. The event is a personal challenge for Lily, who has found running has significantly boosted her confidence. She is undertaking the run to raise funds for Scope, a charity that supports disabled people and their families.
Personal Best and Fundraising Goals
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In April 2025, when she was eight years old, Lily recorded a 5km time of 20 minutes and 16 seconds. She improved this performance in March 2026, completing the distance in 19 minutes and 45 seconds. Her current fundraising target for Scope is £3,000, and at the time of writing, she had already raised £3,415. Lily hopes to set a new personal best during the upcoming event.
Lily's father, Faizal, stated that the cause is deeply personal for his daughter. He added that running has instilled resilience, discipline, and goal-setting skills in Lily. He expressed immense pride in her commitment to both her sport and the charity, noting that every donation directly assists disabled individuals and their families. Lily herself shared her excitement for the run, emphasising her happiness in supporting a worthwhile cause and her belief that running makes her feel empowered.
As children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult during parkruns, Lily will run with a designated adult. The event is scheduled to start at 9am. An alternative date of 31 October 2026 is in place should weather conditions prevent the run on the primary date.
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Residents wishing to support Lily can contribute to her fundraising page or attend Battersea Parkrun to cheer her on.
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+When and where is Lily Janmohamed running her 5km?
Lily Janmohamed will run a 5km race at Battersea Parkrun on 17 October 2026, with a backup date of 31 October 2026. The event is scheduled to begin at 9 am.
+Why is Lily Janmohamed running the 5km?
She is running to raise money for the disability equality charity Scope, which supports disabled people and their families. The run is also a personal challenge for Lily to improve her personal best time.
+How much money has Lily Janmohamed raised for Scope?
Lily Janmohamed had raised £3,415 for Scope at the time of writing, exceeding her initial fundraising target of £3,000.
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