BUPA Great North RunHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1517 votes). 2003 race reviewed by: Roger Brown 2
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Shame that in a race like this they can't manage to give you a chip time, especially as it took me over 10 minutes to reach the start line and with 47000 runners don't expect a PB unless you're an elite
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Angela Warnock
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: What a day - this is the first time I'd done the GNR and can't wait until next year. I had such a fantastic experience that many of my friends are planning to take part with me next year.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Iansodertso
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Huge
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: David Williams 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A PB this time, due to an orange number...
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: cassie southern
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: too busy at the beginning, no reduction for affiliated runners, not as well organised as london.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Kimberley Draper
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyed the fact that Paula Radcliffe also ran it
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Legal Beagle
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Pintsize
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Paul R
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Wyn
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 20% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Unfit Geordies insist on starting the race in the 4 minute mile area meaning you spend an hour getting past them as they start walking after a mile
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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