BUPA Great North RunHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1517 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: Paul Evans 8
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Worthy of the title "Great" North Run...
In full: Second time running the GNR and this year I ran in fancy dress as a Spartan Warrior. The crowd were great as usual, shouts of "I'm Spartacus", c'mon Roman(!)and c'mon Viking(!?) all the way around. Fantastic atmosphere with the fellow runners and crowd alike.
It was very well organised with not hitches with to report, but I arrived early to avoid any problems. There were runners trying to climb the barrier after the gun had gone off, where had these people been until now!?
Unfair criticism to label the course dull, it takes you over one of the Newcastle's most famous landmarks the Tyne Bridge and as you climb the brow of the last hill into South Shields you are met by the tremendous sight for the sea.
Great free massage at the end organised by BUPA just what was required after 13.1 miles.
Who models the finisher t-shirts? Brendan Foster? I plumed for the large and it was the size of a tent! Apart from that the goody bag was great and a nice medal.
On the down side I had to queue over half an hour for the bus back to Newcastle in the pouring rain and when I eventually did get on the bus I endured the journey from hell, the driver took us on a scenic tour of the north east resulting in not getting home until gone 3pm at which point I was freezing cold!
Date of review: September 23, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: JUDITH BEARD 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: This was the 2nd GNR for me, last one in 2007, and way down at the back, 3 years on and moved up to the Orange Zone. Very frustrated early on with runners who had clearly not put their correct run time down and where walking, at 2 miles - you should be at the back. Also if you are going to walk, move over to the side of the road. However overall fab atmosphere, but not sure will do it again, too busy, will stick to smaller races for a better chance of a PB.
Date of review: September 23, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Forest Dump
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My first GNR and I thought the whole experience was excellent, especially the atmosphere
Date of review: September 23, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Sal Edmonds
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, great atmosphere, VERY busy on the race
In full: This year was much harder to get into starting pen there were so many people. Shame they don't limit access to this area to runners only.
Bus travel home was much worse than last year as well.
But overall an EXCELLENT race and fantastic experience
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Dougie t
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Left a decent impression on me
In full: Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the day. I'm a fan of the Bupa/Great Run events - they are expensive, true, but the sheer logistics of shutting off a major city, and providing for the thousands of runners hitting the streets surely leaves a hefty bill. The atmosphere was great throughout, the route was decent enough and the organisation was pretty seemless (I agree about the buses however - despite arriving in plenty of time, my bag made the 13.1 journey on the late luggage bus - despite some busses leaving seemingly empty). I'd like to think I'd make a habit of running this race however - smashing fun!
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Anna Reilly
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: A PB for me this year - not bad considering having to wade through an awful lot of people who seemed to be going a lot slower than the wave time would suggest.
That aside, the GNR never fails to disappoint, with a great atmosphere from marshalls and spectators alike.
Wasn't too keen on the Powerade Zero they dished out at the first energy stop, but the rest was great.
Overall, highly recommended.
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: mcs
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Dull scener, tarmac, motorways, dual carriageways not very interesting......
In full: Luggage buses were dire, some not full set off early........toilets dire........expensive for what you get really.........
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Dave Dee
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent atmosphere well worth doing and a great fieeling when you cross the finishing line.
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: BossmanJ
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: My favourite half marathon!!
In full: First time in Newcastle and loved the Great North Run. Will definately do again!!
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: MKCityman
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Just Enjoy the day
In full: My 1st GNR and I did not expect a PB - good job it was so crowded you spend alot of time dodging other runners/walkers. The people of Newcastle/Gateshead/South Shields are great offering ice pops drinks and sweets. Happy to have done it, hopefully will start further forward next year and get around faster. Well worth doing for the experience
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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