Morris Hot Cocoa 5K 12/13 10 am
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Morris Plains, New Jersey
- Price $34.92
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the Morris Hot Cocoa 5K on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, at 10 AM in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ! This festive event invites participants to run or walk a scenic 3.1-mile course, featuring a delightful mix of terrain that includes dirt, grass, gravel, and hills. As you cross the finish line, you'll be treated to a warm cup of cocoa and delicious bundt cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes of Morristown, making your experience even sweeter.
Join fellow runners in this heartwarming event that supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The day begins with packet pick-up from 8:30 to 9:45 AM, followed by a brief line-up at 9:50 AM. Participants will enjoy a commemorative shirt (for the first 200 registrants) and an event-themed medal, with age group medals awarded to the top three finishers in each 10-year interval. With mild December weather and a supportive community atmosphere, the Morris Hot Cocoa 5K is the perfect way to celebrate the season while making a difference!
Join fellow runners in this heartwarming event that supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The day begins with packet pick-up from 8:30 to 9:45 AM, followed by a brief line-up at 9:50 AM. Participants will enjoy a commemorative shirt (for the first 200 registrants) and an event-themed medal, with age group medals awarded to the top three finishers in each 10-year interval. With mild December weather and a supportive community atmosphere, the Morris Hot Cocoa 5K is the perfect way to celebrate the season while making a difference!
Organiser's Description
Day of Packet Pick Up: 8:30-9:45 am. Packet Pick up Closes promptly at 9:45 .
Line up time: 9:50 am
Start Time: 10:00 am
Join us for a festive run on December 14th before the holiday season! Choose to run or walk 3.1 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 in your mug (included with entry) at the finish line, along with a shirt for the first 200 participants 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 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 13th, 2-7pm
Bib/t-shirt also available day of Race. If there are no shows, additional shirts may be available for purchase after the event.
Line up time: 9:50 am
Start Time: 10:00 am
Join us for a festive run on December 14th before the holiday season! Choose to run or walk 3.1 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 in your mug (included with entry) at the finish line, along with a shirt for the first 200 participants 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 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 13th, 2-7pm
Bib/t-shirt also available day of Race. If there are no shows, additional shirts may be available for purchase after the event.
Races
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Morris Hot Cocoa 5K
Incl. $2.92 Fee & Long Sleeved Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$34.92
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