BUPA Great North RunHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1517 votes). 2004 race reviewed by: Denz
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The best race of the year, crowd support magnificent, atmosphere second to non.
In full: Best P.b. potential this year due to cool temperatures and tail wind all the way. Finish line ran perfectly for such a big race. If only the start could be better, but 45,000 runners just can’t cross a single line as soon as the gun goes off, so it is understandable.
Date of review: September 27, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Paul Athey
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wonderful atmosphere, lots of encouragement from spectators and competitors alike - a truly special race.
Date of review: September 27, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Allison Krill 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: a half marathon with the atmosphere and crowds of a marathon,
Date of review: September 27, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Gettin' Better
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Very Busy
In full: An enjoyable race. The setup of the day is for fund raising, and for getting people running for the first time. The streets where very busy, especially at the start, but you always find people right at the front of the race, who are walking before the first mile. Don't understand why! I cant complain, I started with the orange numbers, despite having a white number. This is a must, however for people wanting to get encouraged into running!
Date of review: September 27, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Phil R
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: decent atmosphere, but quite simply too many people!
Date of review: September 26, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Teessider
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: marshalls policing the start pens a must for next year please
Date of review: September 26, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Mike Allibone
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Started in the 7 min miler area (although I'm an 8 min miler) and still got caught up by runners walking after 1/2 mile, didn't help that they all seemed to want to hold hands!! Something needs to be done about the start!
Date of review: September 26, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: northern lad
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Achieved PB today and will do it again next year ! Loved it !!
Date of review: September 26, 2004
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