Run Huskisson and the Community

Run Huskisson Surge in Economic Activity

When Run Huskisson draws crowds, the benefits to local shops, restaurants, hotels, and service providers cannot be overstated – providing boosts in revenue and employment that often persist long after the marathon has concluded. Pop-up vendors, food trucks, and artisans also benefit and events like this create a platform for small, independent businesses to showcase their products to a wider audience.

Tourism and Long-Term Exposure

Run Huskisson shines a spotlight on the beautiful Jervis Bay. Visitors who come for the event often discover the natural beauty of the bay and share their experiences widely, creating opportunities for future tourism and continued growth of local businesses.

Community

Run Huskisson brings people together,Whether you’re a volunteer helping set up stages or a local business sponsoring a booth, these shared experiences help build stronger relationships among community members.

Health and Fitness

Running events like Run Huskisson—and marathons in general—encourage both locals and visitors to get out and be active. The health benefits of exercise cannot be overstated; regular physical activity has been shown to reduce mortality rates across the board, as supported in [1].

(1) Kim, M. H., Sung, J. H., Jin, M. N., Jang, E., Yu, H. T., Kim, T. H., Pak, H. N., Lee, M. H., Lip, G. Y. H., Yang, P. S., & Joung, B. (2022). Impact of Physical Activity on All-Cause Mortality According to Specific Cardiovascular Disease. Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine, 9, 811058. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2022.811058