BUPA Great North RunHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1517 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Simon Birch 2
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My 13th year in this event and it never seems to lose it's appeal. The downside is the entry fee, I even pay extra to guarantee my entry (GRN member). People are fantastic on the course throughout and the atmosphere is second to none.
Date of review: June 20, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Vixx76
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Atmosphere alone is worth it!
Date of review: March 24, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Adam Clemerson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: What can you say? It's the Great North Run! Everyone should do it once at least - the atmosphere alone means you'll remember it forever.
Date of review: January 12, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: TrevK
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really enjoyed it again.
Date of review: January 11, 2009
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2007 race reviewed by: Gaye Fletcher
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great atmosphere
In full: Enjoyed the experience of the Great North Run, atmosphere great and finish of race, scenic although rest of run, obviously industrial. Glad to say I've done it once, but that's my lot
Date of review: January 2, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: BexH
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: My first Great North Run and I absolutely loved it from start to finish!
Date of review: November 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Lone Piper
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: it's not just a race...
Date of review: November 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Adrian Knightall
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: that 15. 16 in 2009
Date of review: November 24, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Robert Miller 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Wonderful atmosphere and support from locals.
Date of review: November 11, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Craig Coxon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic race, Words can not describe how amazing it was.
In full: For a cold crisp day up North the day couldnt have been any better , it stayed dry, the crowds were great,they most definetly kept you going and have to be the stars of the race every year. Thank You Newcastle/South Shields. I cant wait to see you again Next Year
Date of review: November 8, 2008
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