Experience a fantastic festival of trail running for the whole family at the Roadford Lake Trail Races on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Set in the beautiful Devon countryside, this event offers a full spectrum of distances, from competitive Half Marathon and 10K races to 5K, 2K, and even 1K kids' fun runs, ensuring a perfect challenge for every age and ability. For a unique twist, the event also features dedicated Canicross categories for the 5K and 10K, inviting runners and their canine companions to tackle the scenic trails together. The courses are well-crafted laps on the quiet, picturesque trails surrounding Roadford Lake, run in a different direction to the autumn event for a fresh perspective, with the half marathon tackling two laps of the challenging 10.5K loop. Known for its friendly, inclusive atmosphere and superb organization by Sportiva Events, participants are treated to custom finisher's medals, a celebratory finish line beer and snacks, and the option for lakeside camping to make a full weekend of it. With chip timing, fully marshalled routes, and a supportive vibe that welcomes both seasoned trail runners and first-timers, it’s a standout event in the South West running calendar. It's the perfect way to kick off a big weekend of multisport at the lake, combining personal achievement with a true sense of community celebration.
Races Offered
1500m Lake swim
May 16, 2026
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1.5K
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15:00
500m Lake swim
May 16, 2026
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0.5K
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15:00
750m Lake swim
May 16, 2026
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0.75K
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15:00
2.5K Lake Swim
May 16, 2026
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2.5K
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16:00
5K Lake swim
May 16, 2026
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5K
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16:00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Broadwoodwidger.
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8.7° / 17.1°
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5.9° / 14.2°
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Avg sunshine hours
11h 10m
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Avg rainfall
2.3 mm
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Avg wind speed
13.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (4.2)
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Humidity
78.2%
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Sunrise
05:27
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Sunset
20:59
About Broadwoodwidger
Learn more about the host city, Broadwoodwidger.
Broadwoodwidger is a village and civil parish in the Torridge district of Devon, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 548. The village is just to the north of the A30 road, and is about eight miles east of Launceston in Cornwall, and 13 miles west of Okehampton. Roadford Reservoir, which is also called Roadford Lake, is to the north-east of the village, and the River Wolf passes at the bottom of the hillside on which the village stands.
