BUPA Great North RunHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1517 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: Sarah Waddicor
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I have never run anything like it before as i was a non runner but now ive done it id definately do it again!!! loved every minute of it!
Date of review: October 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: JANINE7
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: another great day
In full: my second GNR and even managed a PB!!
as others as said the starting pens were crowded and I had to forced my way in but other than that everything was clockwork - was lucky enough to have a VIP pass to get to see and meet the elites and celebs at the end - well worth the trip from essex!
Date of review: October 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: David Lindsay 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great event well organised & similar to a marathon atmosphere
Date of review: October 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Final Mile
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great event badly spoiled this year by poorly organised starting 'pens'
In full: My 4th GNR... organisers have changed starting arrangements so you can only enter your 'start pen' according to bib colour. I can see why they've done this (try to put a bit more disciplne into the start, so runners are split up according to their predicted time... always a problem with previous GNRs), However... the new system is a mess - many of us weren't allowed into their pen since the 'bouncers' shut the gate on us(!!) forcing us to walk back a few hundred yards to the next entry. Organisers: please sort this out for next year (more entry points)or you'll lose our goodwill and money!
Date of review: October 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Frank Armstrong
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent as ever.
In full: Good organization at the start.Red number and ran PB of 1h50.Could have more message people at finish.Charity village excellent.Watch the red arrows with a pint afterwards.
Date of review: October 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Barry Gilbey
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Already booked my hotel for next year
In full: It's a harder course than people give it credit so if you think you might be challenged be honest and go for a slower time than you'd like. This was my second GNR and I'm faster than last year but it's still a tough course, especially with the amount of people taking part. Well worth it though, it's why I'll keep coming back for more pain and punishment :)
Date of review: October 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Paul Hogg
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: 1st time back since 1999, will not wait so long again before returning.
In full: I would like to thank all the road side supports who generated an excellent atmosphere. Course not set up for PB, i found it tough going between 10-12 miles. Colour/Pen starts great, although toilets towards the front would help. Apologies to all my fellow runners around me just before the start!!!!!!
Date of review: October 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: butski
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: brilliant best thing i ever did!!!
Date of review: October 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Mike Medcraft
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The memories will live forever!
In full: Great Race! Amazing Crowds! Brilliant!
Date of review: October 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Susan Wilson2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: new numbering was better,pens good but not if you need a last minute toilet trip!
In full: This was my 5th great north, and the best yet. The start was much improved;water given out especially as it was a hot October day.The pens worked, making start time-crossing the start time less,last year it was 18mins before i crossed the start. Hopefully be back next year,support is fantastic along the way- people handing out all sorts of goodies.
Date of review: October 6, 2006
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