BUPA Great South RunHere's how RW members rated this race (813 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: Karl
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: My 5th year, and came within 40 secs of beating my PB - even in the rain. Great racing weekend with the Junior & Mini runs on the Saturday.
In full: Great weekend of racing. My kids loved it as they did their races in the sunshine !
Rain put a bit of a damper on things, but crown support as good as ever.
Date of review: October 24, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Speedy Brear
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great,Super and my 4th year Better
In full: Best Ever beside the heavy rain and little of lightning near southsea common.But I think I beat my score from last year .And I notice Cardiff Marathon was 4Hours,31,2seconds been confirmed today on the computer.If Anyone interested.Anywhere Great South and North Run Next Year? Oh Yes?
Date of review: October 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: MrSwadge
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great flat course for all abilities.
In full: This year the weather wasn't great, but the running still was. You can't beat running with 17999 other people around the historic city of Portsmouth. All abilities, including junior and disabled can take part and lots of money is raised for various charities, alternatively you can just run for yourself if you don't want the hassle of raising funds. Very good atmosphere, organisation and a great day out. What better way to explore a new city too.
Date of review: October 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: The Burch
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The huge number of runners/spectators makes this a great atmosphere.
Date of review: October 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: runningmad79
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A good choice for my first 10 miler despite the weather, lots of fab supporters!
Date of review: October 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Lee Burke
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: my first race and a great experience
Date of review: October 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: scrummy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: good flat course!
In full: Down point for me was getting passed the walkers made it very hard the queues for the loos to start off with where very very long!! not good when its raining!
Date of review: October 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Big Belly Al
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Had a great one, love it. shame about weather. bands were good could have done with more
In full: only down point the walkers in the beginning waves. Apart from that great cant wait till next year.
Good goody bag .
Date of review: October 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: S Leamon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wet and Windy - but great
In full: Brilliant race and great atmosphere - as close as I've come to recreating the Marathon experience since April. And I must have borrowed someone else's legs because I finished 12 minutes faster than expected. Just a shame about the weather but not much anyone could have done about that and you only really noticed it once you'd finished. Would have liked a few more loos on the way round...
Date of review: October 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: shell 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great event
In full: This was my first event after the 5k race for life and I really enjoyed it. Although I didnt run all the way round - opted for run/walk instead, I finished in under the 2 hrs I was hoping for so was pleased with that. A really great event - and I hope to do it again next yr- and run the whole distance!!
Date of review: October 23, 2006
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