BUPA Great North RunHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1517 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: Ratboy Runner
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great Race .... Organisation gets worse every year
In full: I love the GNR, the city, the route, the people. You'll never get a PB ...too much traffic but a great atmosphere. What bothers me is that for such a large race the organisation at the start is terrible (finish is much better) Not enough toilets, baggage bus leaves too early, pens too small, shuttle buses to the start are expensive and take forever, Security guards are the worst I've seen (How can you try to close a pen at 10.30 and not expect a riot which results in the pen wall collapsing on the spectators ???) Come on GNR you make a fortune, spend some of it on the start please.
Date of review: September 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Spike sends Love light and peace
| | 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: I've said it before....
In full: This race just gets better and better.From the first time I ran it in 1990 to my 21st this year.It has grown and developed into the model for others to follow.
Long may it continue.Thank you to everyone involved!
Date of review: September 22, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: fred streatfield
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Amazing atmousphere another great day,Look forward to next year,
In full: I am 59 and been running for ever,this was only my third G N R.A great run except for someone droping a plastic bottle in the middle of the road and not throwing it clear of runners which i stood on and pulled my calf muscle this was at three miles.I did finish in a time of 1.55.10.Beat last years time by three minuets,felt good at the finish apart from a sore calf.Look out next year.
Date of review: September 22, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Neil Bastow
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Worth the drive, 400 miles
Date of review: September 22, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: jeffrey Lucas
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: an amazing run for all abilities.
In full: was my first mass participation event so didnt really grasp the need to be in zone early was busy queuing for the toilet,more toilets needed and nearer the start. great weekend though ran a pb, met mo farah, received fantastic support the whole way round so the race flew by. will be back for more regardless and my daughter wants to do the mini great north next time.a must do race!
Date of review: September 22, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Peter Gray 9
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Truly the best half marathon in the UK
In full: Done this three times now and the feeling as you hit the roundabout before dropping down onto the sea front at South Shields is truly amazing - would recommend anyone to do this race.
Date of review: September 22, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Samantha Herring
| | 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: The most amazing day that I have had - fantastic - want to do it again today
Date of review: September 22, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Kirsty Simcox
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Amazing atmosphere, euphoric!
In full: This was my first half marathon ever and I'm so glad it was the Great North Run. I had an amazing time and at the end of it I didn't feel I had been running for my time of 02:01 because there is so much going on! Absolutely loved this race and will be doing my best to do it next year, I would recommend it for everyone purely for the experience.
Date of review: September 22, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Denny Turner
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great day for a slow first timer.
In full: I started near the back and took 3 hours, but I had a great time. Atmosphere was amazing. Long walk to the start, but the Red Arrows coming over us were fab! High five from Mo Farrow was also cool! Found it very hard but wothwhile. Organised well, we found no problems at any time. Only grumble NOT ENOUGH LOOS either before or during the race for us girls!
Date of review: September 22, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Smarteee
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A Great Run
In full: There is no doubt this is a special race, the atmosphere and support is brilliant.
The organisation is slick, only grumbles would be there should be more loos at the start as you get penned in early and the T-shirts you get are now cheap quality compared to what they used to be.
That said you do it for the run not the T-shirt and the run is one you have to do.
Date of review: September 22, 2011
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