BUPA Great North RunHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1517 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: Phil Brayshaw
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 20% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Frustrated by traffic jams in and out of South Shields - could have been better organised. Also frustrated by slower runners starting beyond their capabilities. Great atmosphere and support.
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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2010 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 | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: What a wonderful day!
In full: Yet again the whole day was simply magnificent.Not even the rain dampened the spirit!
The organisation is outstanding and,unlike some races,they have not become complacent.Standards have been set that all big city events should follow (Bristol and Bath spring to mind).
I was disappointed with my time,but these things happen! I will be back next year,and the next and the next and.....
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: floreat salopia
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: great north fun-run
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by:
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 20% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: a once in a lifetime race 4 everyone - but only once for me thanks
In full: glad i did it -everyone needs to do this race once in their lives. but wouldnt do it again - so many people you simply couldnt run
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Siany77
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant first half marathon!
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Jonesy66
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic event and very adictive
In full: My first GNR and first half was an amazing experience. My advice would be do it but make sure you put in the training to get the best out of it, the course is tough in places but the crowds and encouragement from spectators and runners gives you the extra lift needed.
I can understand if better runners get frustrated with the crowds and walkers but take it for what it is and you wont be dissapointed.
Its everything you read about and more, deffinately a must at least once.
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Darren Wake 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: First time runner of the GNR and loved every second. Got to be on everyones bucket list.
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Laura McHugh
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race (except for the rain at the end!)
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Smartly
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb atmosphere & organisation again!!!
In full: My third GNR & sixth HM. Managed to beat my PB by a whole 12 seconds
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Anne-Marie Killeen
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Loved the whole experience, atmosphere at the start was second to none.
Date of review: September 22, 2010
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