BUPA Great North RunHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1517 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Joe cavanagh
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Race, Baggage truck rubbish!!
In full: I dont want to moan but I arrived at the start line half hour before the race started to find that the last luggae truck had gone! I was gutted and had to carry my rucksack round, which cut me to bits! Never mind.
Thoroughly enjoyed the race, route is good and while hilly, it wasnt 'out of order' hills. It was warm without being scorching and made for a pleasant day out.
The drinks stations were spot on and the finish lane was really really good. Marshalls did their best and the police were helpful when asked.
All in all it was a great day out and Id deffo do it again. I would take the family next time.
Date of review: May 15, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: Stuart Norman 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A pity that some people still start in the wrong place which holds people up
Date of review: December 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: JovialGnome
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Third one for me and it just keeps getting better!
Date of review: October 28, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: mikeed2000
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Hard in the heat but fun...ish
In full: Fab atmosphere for my first half marathon, too many people to even think about a PB if like me you start near the back, powerade is NOT very nice when warm, but loved the shower stations....roll on next year
Date of review: October 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: w2b2012
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Awesome!
Date of review: October 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Andrew Watson 18
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Another great event - a bit warm this year! Brilliant atmosphere as expected.
In full: Very well organised, very friendly runners, stewards and crowds. Weather was excellent. Special thanks to the two women on the Metro who helped me out when I fell over!
Date of review: October 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ingoldisthorpeflyer.blogspot.com
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: great run up north
In full: A great run spoilt only by lack of toilets at the start which meant my 30 minute wait resulted in a start from the back of the field as I was then too late for entry into my zone.
In every other way i relished the challenge and enjoyed the day even though I spent over an hour waitin to leave the car park without turning a wheel
Date of review: October 8, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Marcus Leek
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A special race. Great Fun. No chance of a PB with the crowds running. Only criticism is that yo are placed in a startinf pen seemly independent to the race time you are targeting...a number of runners that I chatted to were like me and placed behindr
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: lfc runner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: As everyone knows, this is a very special race. The main problem I had with it is that they were too eager to close the pens, even with people still queing to get in. A bit more common sense was needed by some. Appart from that, I don't think I can fault the organisers.
A special note to the people of the North East. You should be very proud of yourselves. The atmosphere is second to none, the support fantastic, and the way you help the runners with drinks, oranges, jelly babies and general all round support is a credit to you. Thank you very much.
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: marcus catlin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Forget about pb's just settle back and take in the atmosphere
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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