Morris Hot Cocoa 5k + 10k, December 13th, 10 am
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Morris Plains, New Jersey
- Price $38.10 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive and heartwarming experience at the Morris Hot Cocoa 5k + 10k, taking place on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, at 10 AM in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, Morris. This cheerful event is perfect for runners and walkers alike, offering two race distances: 3.1 miles (5k) and 6.2 miles (10k). Before you hit the trails, enjoy a warm cup of complimentary hot cocoa and indulge in delicious bundt cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes of Morristown at the finish line.
Participants will also receive a special event-themed medal and the first 200 registrants will get a commemorative shirt. The course features a beautiful mixed terrain of dirt, grass, gravel, and hills, making it an exciting challenge for both beginners and seasoned trail enthusiasts. With no time limit on the course and age group medals awarded to the top three in each 10-year interval, this event is not only a great way to kick off the holiday season but also a wonderful opportunity to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Join us for a memorable run and experience the joy of community and giving back!
Participants will also receive a special event-themed medal and the first 200 registrants will get a commemorative shirt. The course features a beautiful mixed terrain of dirt, grass, gravel, and hills, making it an exciting challenge for both beginners and seasoned trail enthusiasts. With no time limit on the course and age group medals awarded to the top three in each 10-year interval, this event is not only a great way to kick off the holiday season but also a wonderful opportunity to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Join us for a memorable run and experience the joy of community and giving back!
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 13th 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 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 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 12th, 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 13th 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 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 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 12th, 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.
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