BUPA Great South RunHere's how RW members rated this race (813 votes). 2004 race reviewed by: racer dan
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: one of the running events of the year!
Date of review: October 14, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Go Jenny
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I was so near to the end, very slow due to an injury but I got tremendous encouragement from all the runners who had finished, the marshalls and general public
Date of review: October 14, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: paxtonboy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nearly 5000 runners who entered didnt turn up on the day? over 4000 didnt turn up last year. 15000 entries or is it a marketing ploy? Great day,5th time on the trot, will be back next year for 6th.
In full: Trick is to arrive early, got there at 8am managed to park within 200 mtrs of the start, and didnt hang around after, got on motorway in 10mins. See you again next year. My second fave race after London Marathon.
Date of review: October 14, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Phil Harvey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A must for next year
In full: Well organised race and with the staggered start it meantless congestion in the first mile.
Date of review: October 14, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Pat Kelly
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First year of racing. Six races to date. Best y far so far!
In full: Would not miss being party to this event until one leg could no longer go in front of the other!
Date of review: October 14, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Vege Might
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first experience of a mass participation race and indeed 10 miles. Very good.
In full: Proves the old addage of 'you get what you pay for' arguably it is pricey but with championchip timing, medal, t-shirt plus a goody bag not to mention great marshals & streets lined with encouragement it's well worth it even if you only do it once for the experience. All those little niggles you read about with smaller races simply don't happen here. Go for it.
Date of review: October 14, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Andy F
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great Race, really enjoyed myself. Family had a good day out watching the race and utilising the side stalls. Welldone to the organisors.
In full: A Great day out ! Enjoyable run met lots of interesting people ! I will be there next year. Just try and stop me !!
Date of review: October 14, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: muppett
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good fun day
In full: Had fun met other charity Heart runners, ran with Wendy we helped each other along the way and both did a respectable time
Date of review: October 14, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Fleetfeet
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A very good event despite the wind
Date of review: October 14, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Denz
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Recommend everyone to to the North South double, great fun
In full: Parked in the centre as advised, bit of a walk to the start/finish line, got a PB of 1:03:50 and managed to get out of Portsmouth with no delay. Exactly as it said in the pre-race information booklet.
Date of review: October 14, 2004
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