BUPA Great North RunHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1517 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Chris Cox 2
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Not what I had expected
In full: The start was manic first mile and a half was full off 'runneers' who were maybe a bit optomistic about their times. Made is quite uncomfortable. Think that its to big and local support does thin out. I have done it and tahts it lots of other runs to do before I return.
Date of review: September 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Anthony Blacker 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: well done to Big Bren & the team
In full: Please can you do something special for those 119 brave souls for have completed all GNRs. Free entry for life would be nice, or automatic entry would be better. Also, please consider reducing the entry fee.
The Fitness Show could do with a re-vamp, its nothing more than a showcase for golf, rowing & cricket, little emphasis on running & there ought to more stalls for running related stuff
Date of review: September 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mrs_Lexplex_
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Perfect for a first timer - lots of beautiful scenery and a great atmosphere!
Date of review: September 29, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Chris Taylor 26
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: excellent support/atmosphere/organisation; so so scenery & PB potential
In full: The Good: atmosphere, organization, local support, maps!;
The Bad: scenery (noone's fault), PB potential (crowded all the way), heat (this year);
The Ugly: Fitness Show (adverts sell it as a big event - little more than a pasta queue, with more emphasis on cricket & rowing than running).
Date of review: September 28, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Michelle Hartley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant first half marathon
In full: Just want to say thank you to all the spectators who gave out ice pops, water and encouragement! Also a big thank you to everybody who worked on Sunday to allow people like me to be able to take part. My first half marathon and I really enjoyed it - will defo be applying to take part next year.
Date of review: September 28, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mr. K.
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: It`s the Great North Run - what else do you need to know...13.1 miles worth of party.
In full: It`s the Great North Run - what else do you need to know...13.1 miles worth of party. Good weekend`s worth of sporting events. Crowds & support was spot on.
Date of review: September 28, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Phil Rae
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
Date of review: September 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: David Cornell-Codling
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: What a weekend !!!!!!!!
Date of review: September 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Lyndsay Robertson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: September 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Colin Jeffs
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: its a great day out and a brilliant atmosphere and experience
Date of review: September 26, 2009
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