Nick’s Turkey Trot + STJ Halfrox Challenge at The St. James Sports, Wellness and Entertainment Complex – Springfield, VA

RUN. COMPETE. GIVE BACK.

Sunday, November 22, 2026 | The St. James – Springfield, VA

Join us for a morning of fitness, community and giving back at Nick's Turkey Trot + Halfrox, featuring celebrity host and EBONY Power 100 honoree Nick Arrington.

Presented in conjunction with The St. James Run Club, Nick's Turkey Trot brings people together through movement while supporting families during the Thanksgiving season.

Kick off the morning with a 2-mile run/walk around The St. James, then return to the Field House for recovery, food, beverages, music and community activations. The morning continues with an adults-only Halfrox doubles competition hosted by The St. James Group Fitness Team.

Nick's Turkey Trot

9:00 AM | 2-Mile Run/Walk | $25 Per Person

Join celebrity host Nick Arrington, an athlete, brand architect, community builder and member of EBONY Magazine's Power 100 – Leaders in Sports.

Nick made history as the first African American man to complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors three times. Beyond his athletic accomplishments, he uses running to advocate for youth participation in sports, raise funds for community initiatives and support families facing food insecurity.

Nick's annual Turkey Trot continues that mission, bringing people together through fitness and service during the Thanksgiving season.

This year's event welcomes runners and walkers of all experience levels for a 2-mile course around The St. James.

Participants will check in and warm up inside the Field House before heading outside for the run. After crossing the finish line, return inside to recover, refuel and enjoy the morning's festivities.

Halfrox Doubles Competition

10:00 AM | Adults 18+

Grab a partner and get ready to compete!

Hosted by The St. James Group Fitness Team, Halfrox is an adults-only doubles functional fitness competition combining strength, endurance and teamwork.

Teams of two will work together through a series of timed fitness challenges designed to test their conditioning, performance and determination.

Halfrox Registration:

• STJ Members: $80 per team
• General Public: $100 per team
• Can be Mens doubles, mixed doubles, or Womens doubles
• All competitors must be 18 or older.

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Stuff the Cart

Giving back is at the heart of Nick's Turkey Trot.

In the spirit of Nick's ongoing commitment to supporting families during Thanksgiving, we're inviting participants and spectators to bring non-perishable food donations to help us Stuff the Cart.

Together, we can make a difference for local families facing food insecurity this holiday season.

The food items will be donated to food pantries in Prince William County and Fairfax County.

More Than a Race

The Field House will serve as the home base for the entire morning, featuring:

• Live DJ entertainment
• Food and beverages
• Recovery and stretching experiences
• Local vendors and community partners
• Halfrox competition and spectator area
• Stuff the Cart Thanksgiving food drive

Event Schedule

8:00 AM – Doors Open / Registration Begins

8:30 AM – Turkey Trot Group Warm-Up

9:00 AM – Nick's Turkey Trot Begins

9:20 AM – Recovery, Food & Activations Open

10:00 AM – Halfrox Doubles Competition Begins

Competition heats and event times are subject to adjustment.

RUN. COMPETE. GIVE BACK.

Whether you're running, competing or cheering from the sidelines, join us at The St. James for a morning dedicated to movement, community and making a difference.

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Potential Vendors please email Chadwick.Dunlap@thestjames.com