BUPA Great North RunHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1517 votes). | 31 to 32 of 32 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
2012 race reviewed by: greasygringo
 | | 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: its called great because it is!
In full: This was my first gnr and it definately wont be my last.iv wanted to do this run for decades but was never fit enough and wasnt dissapointed.weather was ideal for running.plenty of powerade and water stations.lots of support all along the route that help when you gotta dig deep.lovely uplifting feeling running aling the tyne bridge.great to finish by the sea in south shields.red arrow display was incredible.good goody bag also.this is a special race and of my 26 races this is the only one iv gotta do again.loved it
Date of review: September 21, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Euan Philipps
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: In danger of getting too big for its boots
In full: I ran this for the first time this year. I really enjoyed it but the lack of organisation at the start was bad and as a race there's just too many people on sometimes narrow stretches of road to make this a proper race. Enjoyed the experience but I think 10000 fewer people would make this really great.
Date of review: September 21, 2012
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