Morris Hot Cocoa 5k + 10k, December 12th, 10 am
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Morris Plains, New Jersey
- Price $34.92 - $40.22
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Morris Hot Cocoa 5k + 10k on December 12th, 2026, at 10 AM in the picturesque Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, Morris! This festive event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with a scenic run or walk, choosing between two exciting distances: 3.1 miles or 6.2 miles. Participants can look forward to a delightful finish line celebration featuring mouthwatering bundt cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes of Morristown and complimentary hot cocoa to warm you up after your race.
With mild December weather in Northern New Jersey, the course is designed to be enjoyable for everyone, from first-time runners to seasoned trail enthusiasts. The mixed terrain includes grassy trails, dirt paths, and gentle hills, making it a fun challenge for all participants. Plus, every runner will receive a commemorative shirt (limited to the first 250 registrants) and an event-themed medal, with age group awards for the top finishers. Best of all, this event supports a great cause—St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Don't miss out on this festive and charitable run; mark your calendars and join us for a heartwarming experience!
With mild December weather in Northern New Jersey, the course is designed to be enjoyable for everyone, from first-time runners to seasoned trail enthusiasts. The mixed terrain includes grassy trails, dirt paths, and gentle hills, making it a fun challenge for all participants. Plus, every runner will receive a commemorative shirt (limited to the first 250 registrants) and an event-themed medal, with age group awards for the top finishers. Best of all, this event supports a great cause—St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Don't miss out on this festive and charitable run; mark your calendars and join us for a heartwarming experience!
Organiser's Description
Morristown Fleet Feet Packet Pick Up- 2-6 pm 12/11
Day of Packet Pick Up: 8:30-9:30 am. Packet Pick up Closes promptly at 9:30 .
Line up time: 9:50 am
Start Time: 10:00 am
Join us for a festive run on December 12th before the holiday season! Choose to run or walk 3.1 or 6.2 miles and be rewarded with delicious bundt cakes (courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes of Morristown) and a warm cup of cocoa at the finish line.
Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa (included with entry) at the finish line, along with a shirt (limited quantity up to ~250 registrants) and an event-themed medal! Early December in Northern NJ offers mild weather, and our course combined with the fun atmosphere will warm your heart as you support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Event Details:
Start Time: 10 AM
No Time Limit on Course
Course Map: View here [https://www.morrisparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TrailMap_CP.pdf]
Course Tour: View here [https://nj.milesplit.com/videos/228680/greystone-course-tour-redesigned-in-2017]
Terrain: Mixed terrain including dirt, grass, gravel, and hills; trail shoes are encouraged.
Location Details:
Entrance: Use the North Cottage Road entrance of MCP. GPS: Latitude 40.834866, Longitude -74.503507.
Parking: Available on the grass, in large parking lots next to the soccer fields, and along the main road through the park.
Runner Check-In: Located at the top of the park (highest elevation point).
Amenities: Real bathrooms and portable toilets on site.
Additional Information:
The course is an all-grassy, multi-loop trail with no road crossings and a few hills, ideal for both first-time 5K or 10k participants and trail enthusiasts.
Age group medals will be awarded to the top 3 in each 10-year interval.
All proceeds support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Pre-Race bib/tshirt Pickup:
Location: Fleet Feet, Morristown
Date & Time: Friday, December 11th, 2-7pm and race day on-site from 8:30-9:30AM
Bib/t-shirt also available day of Race. If there are no shows, additional shirts may be available for purchase after the event.
Day of Packet Pick Up: 8:30-9:30 am. Packet Pick up Closes promptly at 9:30 .
Line up time: 9:50 am
Start Time: 10:00 am
Join us for a festive run on December 12th before the holiday season! Choose to run or walk 3.1 or 6.2 miles and be rewarded with delicious bundt cakes (courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes of Morristown) and a warm cup of cocoa at the finish line.
Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa (included with entry) at the finish line, along with a shirt (limited quantity up to ~250 registrants) and an event-themed medal! Early December in Northern NJ offers mild weather, and our course combined with the fun atmosphere will warm your heart as you support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Event Details:
Start Time: 10 AM
No Time Limit on Course
Course Map: View here [https://www.morrisparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TrailMap_CP.pdf]
Course Tour: View here [https://nj.milesplit.com/videos/228680/greystone-course-tour-redesigned-in-2017]
Terrain: Mixed terrain including dirt, grass, gravel, and hills; trail shoes are encouraged.
Location Details:
Entrance: Use the North Cottage Road entrance of MCP. GPS: Latitude 40.834866, Longitude -74.503507.
Parking: Available on the grass, in large parking lots next to the soccer fields, and along the main road through the park.
Runner Check-In: Located at the top of the park (highest elevation point).
Amenities: Real bathrooms and portable toilets on site.
Additional Information:
The course is an all-grassy, multi-loop trail with no road crossings and a few hills, ideal for both first-time 5K or 10k participants and trail enthusiasts.
Age group medals will be awarded to the top 3 in each 10-year interval.
All proceeds support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Pre-Race bib/tshirt Pickup:
Location: Fleet Feet, Morristown
Date & Time: Friday, December 11th, 2-7pm and race day on-site from 8:30-9:30AM
Bib/t-shirt also available day of Race. If there are no shows, additional shirts may be available for purchase after the event.
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