BUPA Great South RunHere's how RW members rated this race (813 votes). 2004 race reviewed by: Corsham Snail
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The biggest event I have done. The numbers get in the way of it as a pure running event but it is a great occasion to be involved in.
In full: The organisers did a very very good job. I came away very satisfied that the entry fee was money well spent, despite the high price. More importantly I thoroughly enjoyed the run.
I have two constuctive criticisms.
The split of the field into 3 large groups was a mixed blessing. With over 3000 setting off in each group without any speed grading, slower runners near the front caused the inevitable weaving in and out from the faster runners. This repeated later in the race as the faster runners from the second and third wave caught up with the slower runners ahead -a and there were a lot of runners in the lead group who would finish well down the order. I would grade the filed more effectively by using the time boards used successfully at major half marathons and ensure that the waves are more homogenous with egall of the slow runners are in the third wave.
And finally, although the drinks station on the course were excellent, there was not enough water at the finish
Date of review: October 11, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Bazza B
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first 10 mile event and, due to the flat course, I felt great all the way round.
Date of review: October 11, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Sarah 99
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant race. Definately do it again. Got a PB of 1hour 24. Car parking was a bit of a bother with only one exit!!
Date of review: October 11, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: BennyBoy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A well organised race with great PB potential
In full: If I had one criticism it would be getting in and out of the city. I managed to avoid that this year by getting out before the queues started.
(On the plus side, for the last 2 years I have achieved PB's over 10 miles)
Date of review: October 11, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: The Magic Roundabouts
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent run, great atmosphere. Definately on my agenda for next year.
Date of review: October 11, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Swayer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, well organised, a must for all runners!
Date of review: October 11, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: TW
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, decent route, very flat, pb potential.
Date of review: October 11, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Kevin Bazeley 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A brilliant day with 2 minutes off my PB of last year - an excellent event.
Date of review: October 11, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Dave Carter 26
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Some nice scenery, and a good flat course.
In full: My first 'big' race. Will definitely do again. Though would appreciate it if the organisers could remove the wind for next year, or even better make it a tail wind the whole way round, not just the last two miles.
Date of review: October 11, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Mike Armstrong 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good event
In full: More toilets needed, I was still, queuing (half an hour)when the race started
Date of review: October 11, 2004
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