Overview

Get ready for the 11th annual Husky Half Marathon. It is sure to be another crowd pleaser – a flat, fast course on the scenic shores of Jervis Bay. The view is nothing short of perfection, you won’t even notice the kilometres tick over! With the half marathon and half marathon teams (two people doing just over 10km each) as well as 10km, 5km and 2km races, there is a distance for everyone. Pack the family up and make a weekend of it!

Huskisson is on the shores of the spectacular Jervis Bay Marine Park within the Shoalhaven. You’ll find plenty of amazing things to see and do, relax on some of the world’s whitest sands meeting the crystal-blue waters along some of the breathtaking panoramic views.

Schedule

Schedule subject to change without notice

Partners

LOCAL COUNCIL

Experience the unspoilt #Shoalhaven – a foodie, nature and adventure lover’s paradise. Just 2 hours from Sydney.

Proudly part of Shoalhaven City Council

Shoalhaven Water manages the collection, treatment and distribution of water in the Shoalhaven City.  We also collect, treat and dispose of wastewater safely back into the environment.

Accommodation Partner

With 12 holiday parks in the Shoalhaven region, Holiday Haven offer a range of accommodation options for our events. Check out the Accommodation section for more details. 

Building Partner

Founded on the core principles of customer-focused service, excellence in workmanship and the supply of quality Australian-made LYSAGHT® steel building products made from colorbond® steel, designed to enhance the look and style of every home.

Run Nation

Run Nation Running Film Festival presented by Travelling Fit, is the only film festival in Australia that is dedicated to showing the most inspirational running films from around the world. We don't focus just on trails, track, road or ultra running; Run Nation focus on the 'human interest' side and running is merely the medium of story telling on the big screen.

The Huskisson our local partner, open all weekend serving food, cold drinks and beers to make sure you celebrate your wins or commiserate your losses! Great views across the bay and options to chill on the deck outside or in the cool air conditioned area.  

Getting there

The Event HQ is at White Sands Park, Hawke Street, Huskisson

Directions from Sydney – Approximately 2.5 – 3 hours.

• Take the Princes Highway past Wollongong to Nowra.
• 14.5 km south of the Nowra Bridge, take the Jervis Bay turnoff on your left onto Jervis bay Road.
• Drive for 7.5km and take the Huskisson turnoff on your left onto Huskisson Road.
• Continue onto Tomerong Street
• Take a slight right onto Sydney Street
• Take the second left onto Owen Street, and you’ll find White Sands Park right on the corner by the water!

Directions from Canberra – Approximately 2.5hours 

Please note there are two options using the ‘back way’ from Canberra. Both include some dirt road and should not be attempted in heavy rains or following storms, due to the flooding of low-level crossings.

• Option one: This route includes approximately five kilometres of dirt. Travel to Bungendore and then Tarago, continuing to follow signs to Nowra, Nerriga, Oallen and then onto Turpentine Road.
• Option two: This route has about 30km of dirt. Travel directly to Braidwood, turning left at Braidwood road to Nerriga and then following this road for 40kms. Turn right onto Turpentine Road.
• From Turpentine Road (both options): Follow the signs to Tomerong and Batemans Bay.
• Turn right at the Princes Highway, then turn left to St Georges Basin and Tomerong after about two kilometres.
• After about 200m, turn left to Tomerong.
• At Tomerong, turn right to Huskisson.
• Turn left and then right into Huskisson Road.
• Continue onto Tomerong Street
• Take a slight right onto Sydney Street
• Take the second left onto Owen Street and you’ll find White Sands Park right on the corner by the water!

From Batemans Bay

• From Batemans Bay, take the Princes Highway to Ulladulla and continue north towards Nowra.
• 3.8 km north of the Bewong rest area, take the Tomerong/Jervis Bay turnoff to your right onto Island Point Rd.
• Drive straight through all of the roundabouts until you reach the shops at Vincentia, then turn left at that roundabout onto Elizabeth Drive, heading towards Huskisson.
• Drive over the bridge and take your third right onto Hawken Road.
• Turn right onto Pine Forest Road.
• Turn left onto Jervis Bay Road.
• Drive for 7.5 km and turn left onto Huskisson Road.
• Continue onto Tomerong Street.
• Take a slight right onto Sydney Street.
• Take the second left onto Owen Street, you’ll find White Sands Park right on the corner by the water!