Project Huskisson

Get to Huskisson stronger than you've ever raced

An Evolve race block for Run Huskisson 2.0 across the 5 km, 10 km, half and full marathon, pairing individualised run coaching with two strength sessions a week in Caringbah. Strictly capped at 10 athletes.

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6 March 2027Race day, Jervis Bay
10 spotsAcross all distances
$109/week12 or 16 week block
Runners on the coast at Huskisson, Jervis Bay

What training with us looks like

Luke walks through who Project Huskisson suits, how the gym and run coaching fit together each week, and what happens between your application and race day.

Pick your distance

The full marathon group starts four weeks earlier, then everyone trains together as one cohort from mid-December through to race day.

5 km12 weeks
Starts Monday 14 December

No running experience needed. The most approachable goal on the course, whether you're brand new to running, returning after time off, or chasing a faster parkrun time.

10 km12 weeks
Starts Monday 14 December

Also open to complete beginners who want a bigger first goal, or runners coming back after time off, with strength work built in to keep you moving well.

21.1 km12 weeks
Starts Monday 14 December

Suits anyone who can already run 5 km continuously and wants a structured build to their first or fastest half marathon.

42.2 km16 weeks
Starts Monday 16 November

For runners with an established base, such as a completed half marathon or comfortable 60 to 90 minute runs. Sixteen weeks isn't enough to build a marathon from scratch, so we'll confirm fit on your call.

Performance testing and run technique

Before your program is written, we measure where you are. You spend around 90 minutes in the studio in Caringbah the week before your block starts, and every result shapes your training from week one.

Evolve athlete completing performance testing in the Caringbah studio
Strength testingLower body strength and capacity.
Power and plyometric testingJump testing to measure how well you produce and absorb force, which is directly tied to running economy.
Mobility screenHip, ankle and thoracic range, so your program addresses your restrictions.
Run technique assessmentWe film your running and break it down frame by frame, then give you clear cues and drills built into your plan.
Training and injury history reviewWe go through what has worked, what has broken down and why.
Post-race retestAfter Huskisson you repeat the full battery, so you can see exactly what changed.

Strength coaching

Two coached 60-minute sessions a week in Caringbah, in a small group of no more than 10 and coached by Luke. You train alongside others, but your program is yours.

Two Evolve athletes in the Caringbah gym
Individualised programWritten from your testing results, injury history and race distance.
Periodised around your runningStrength load rises and falls with your run volume, then tapers into race week so you arrive fresh.
Updated weeklyYour program adjusts to how your body is responding, how your runs went and what life is throwing at you.
Coached technique on every liftProgressions that build robustness where runners break down: calves, hips, hamstrings and feet.
Physio liaisonIf you're working with a physio, we coordinate with them so your strength work complements your rehab.

Run coaching

Your running is planned and adjusted one-on-one by Coach Riley in TrainingPeaks, and written alongside your strength program so the two work together.

Coach Riley running the Saturday track session at Sylvania Athletics Track
Individualised run planBuilt around your current fitness, your goal time and the days you can actually train.
Weekly adjustmentsRiley reviews your data and feedback every week and updates the plan, so missed sessions, niggles and big weeks at work don't derail the block.
Saturday group track sessionCoached speed work at Sylvania Athletics Track, with pace groups so every distance trains together.
Technique carried into trainingThe cues from your run assessment are built into your sessions and drills.
Fuelling and race nutritionCaity's video series covers daily fuelling, long run nutrition and race day, and you practise your race fuelling in training so nothing is new on 6 March.
Taper planYour final weeks are planned to bring you to the start line fresh and ready to race.

Race week and beyond

The final week is planned as carefully as the first, with support right through to your post-race debrief.

Individual race strategy callYour pacing plan, fuelling schedule, warm-up and race morning logistics, built around the Huskisson course.
Race weekend with the teamA group trip to Huskisson with a shakeout run and race-eve dinner together.
Post-race debriefYour retest results, how the race went against the plan, and what comes next.

From application to finish line

Every step between your application and race day, and what happens after.

  1. 1
    ApplyA short application covering your distance, current running and goals.
  2. 2
    Onboarding callWe talk through your goals, schedule and history, and confirm the right distance for you.
  3. 3
    Intake questionnaireA detailed health, injury and training history questionnaire, so nothing is missed before testing.
  4. 4
    Practitioner liaisonWhere relevant, we connect with your physio, dietitian or other health professionals.
  5. 5
    Performance testingYour full testing and run technique assessment in Caringbah, the week before you start.
  6. 6
    Your programs are builtYour strength and run plans are written from your results and your schedule.
  7. 7
    Training blockTwelve weeks, or sixteen for the full marathon, with both programs updated every week.
  8. 8
    TaperStrength and run load come down so you arrive at the start line fresh.
  9. 9
    Race weekYour individual strategy call, then the group trip to Huskisson.
  10. 10
    Race dayRun Huskisson 2.0, Saturday 6 March 2027.
  11. 11
    Retest and debriefAbout 10 days later you retest, review your progress and set your next goal.

Key dates

Applications for every distance open together. Your performance testing happens in the week before your program starts, so your first week of training is already built around your results.

DistanceApplications openApplications closeTesting weekProgram startsRace day
Full marathon16-week program5 Oct6 Nov9–13 Nov16 Nov6 Mar
5 km, 10 km and half12-week program5 Oct4 Dec7–11 Dec14 Dec6 Mar

Full marathon

Applications open
5 Oct
Applications close
6 Nov
Testing week
9–13 Nov
Program starts
16 Nov
Race day
6 Mar 2027

5 km, 10 km and half marathon

Applications open
5 Oct
Applications close
4 Dec
Testing week
7–11 Dec
Program starts
14 Dec
Race day
6 Mar 2027
$109/week

Billed weekly for the length of your block.

Full marathon16 weeks
5 km, 10 km or half marathon12 weeks
Apply for a spot Race entry is purchased separately. These events sell out quickly, so enter early.

Luke Murfitt, who has spent 10 years coaching runners and triathletes, leads your strength work and testing, with Coach Riley writing your run program.

"The knowledge and support received from Luke over the 18 weeks in the lead up to my run was second to none."
Tammy G.
First marathon
"It became a catalyst for training smarter and allowed me to still do the things that I enjoy."
Kara S.
Runner
Sub 90 minutes and a big PB at the Noosa Half Marathon

An up-and-down prep with big hours at work, but Mitch kept hitting his strength work and got enough running in the legs to push through the head noise on race day.

Mitch
Half marathon

Before you apply

I'm not sure which distance suits me. Can I still apply?

Yes. Tell us where your running is at and we'll recommend a distance on your call. Most first-timers start with the 5 km or 10 km.

Do I need to buy my own race entry?

Yes. Entries are purchased through the event, and we'll ask you to confirm yours before your block starts.

I'm already an Evolve member. Can I join?

Absolutely. Current members can join Project Huskisson on the same terms and get first access to spots.

What happens over Christmas?

Your program is adjusted around the studio's holiday closures, with sessions you can complete at home or on the road.

What happens after race day?

About 10 days later you'll retest and sit down with your coach to review your results and set your next goal.

Will there be more Projects?

Yes. Project Huskisson is the first in a series of race blocks, each built around a single event. Athletes who complete one get first access to the next.

Apply for Project Huskisson

Ten spots across all distances. Tell us where your running is at and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to book a short call and confirm the right distance for you.

  1. 1Submit your application
  2. 2Quick call to confirm your distance and fit
  3. 3Performance testing in Caringbah the week before you start
Evolve athlete with her finisher's medal at Sydney Harbour