BUPA Great South RunHere's how RW members rated this race (813 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: Dorset Roger
 | | 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: Well organised and great atmosphere.
In full: There always seem to be problems at the start, moans about 'fun runners/walkers' etc. with the large events. The GSR seems to have this all in hand. A great event that I last ran 3 years ago and intend to do so again.
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Robert Brown 11
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice race for a begginer or pb
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Stephen Keen 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Smiled all the way
In full: Loved every minute of it, easily achieved a PB.
Plenty of facilities. Weather help a lot.
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: sarnie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: first 10 miler, brilliant support, will be doing next year
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Old dragon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hard 10 miles but worth it in the longrun
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: TW
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very well organised, flat fast course
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Andrew Neale 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Very well organised event - Good atmosphere, good marshalling, plenty of water - well done!
In full: What a contrast to the Great North Run!! It is hard to believe that they are 'organised' by the same group!! The wave start was a huge success ensuring that at no time did I feel 'hemmed in' as was the case in Newcastle both before the start & during the run itself.
I would agree with previous comments regarding the mile markers being difficult to spot but this is a small criticism which could be easily remedied next year.
In summary a very enjoyable event for myself as a runner & my family as spectators who had the opportunity to see me at the start, 6 miles & approaching the finish.
PS.Thank you to Jo from the Brighton area who I ran with for the first 4 miles - sadly I couldn't keep up with you on the day but good luck for your forthcoming Marathon!
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Spans
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Once again a great fast race... had the added advantage of starting from the front this year so no weaving for the first couple of miles!
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: MintyMat
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: G-S-R
In full: Simply brilliant!
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Nick P
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Another enjoyable run
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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