My Event Ratings

Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Fantastic event - and FUN!!
In full: Fist time at the GNR and I will def do it again!
Read some of the other reviews - can't believe people are complaining about the price. How much does it cost to book the Red Arrows - twice??!
Organisation was superb. Yes a few issues at the start, but this was more the fault of runners turning up late or trying to get into pens they didn't belong to.
The route was congested throughout (and I was in Zone C) but never worried about tripping someone or being tripped.
As others said, the powerade was very wasteful, but brilliant to see so much water available all around the course (and at the start and finish).
Local support is humbling, others have gone into detail, but their generousity and encouragement made the race for me.
The course wasnt too hilly (long and steady as opposed to short and steep) and the sprint down the hill to the sea at the end was wonderful.
Well done to everyone associated with the race, and of course, the people of the NE.
Date of review: September 24, 2009

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		40%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: ok but could have been great
In full: Now I dont like to knock an event organised by a charity, but this could have been so much better. Good venue, excellent facilities but underused. Not a stadium finish at all - about 10 metres of track after a 180 degree u-turn - not good for the sprint finish. Also the finish was miles away from the stadium. Why not alter the route so that you finish on the 100m straight in front of the stadium and spectators?
decent course though with one very long (and windy) hill, which you run up twice. Better route planning and a proper stadium finish could make this race truly excellent.
Date of review: March 22, 2007

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