My Event Ratings

Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		80%
Value		40%
Beginner-friendliness		100%

In short: Great race but tougher than I expected
In full: The first mile of this race was the best running experience of my life and should be experienced by everyone! The start itself was great the announcer and the music combined were a great way to get going.

The congestion on the course was frustrating at times, I agree with others that say ipods should be banned, I can't understadn why you go to this event and then run for 2 hours without speaking to or acknowledging anyone!

The organisation of the run was super, drinks stops were smooth and the course is what you need for 50,000 runners (it's wide).

People complain about the price but this run costs millions to put on, BUPA must have deep pockets. Sorry if you wanted a better tee but unlikely, unless the people of Newcastle are asked to subsidise our running.

I'll be back (oneday)
Date of review: September 22, 2009

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

In short: Fun, friendly and welcoming
In full: My kids rant the fun run and really enjoyed it. The announcer was star and called the kids names out as they finished.

Organisation was very good but the local car drivers have no patience and on one narrow lane ther were 2 cars trying to pass each other among the runners.

Back next year for another PB hopefully
Date of review: September 7, 2009

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