Morris Hot Cocoa 10k

Morris Plains, United States • 13 Dec 2025

Morris Hot Cocoa 5K and 10k : December 13, 2025

The event in Morris Plains, NJ offers two distances:

  • 5K (3.1 miles)
  • 10k (6.2 miles)

Entries include a medal, a long-sleeved shirt, and complimentary hot cocoa at the finish. The first 200 participants are eligible to receive a shirt. Age-group medals are awarded to the top three finishers in each 10-year age interval. All proceeds support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Course and logistics

The course is an all-grassy, multi-loop trail with no road crossings and some hills. Terrain features dirt, grass, and gravel; trail shoes are encouraged. Entrances use the North Cottage Road entrance of Morris County Park (MCP); GPS coordinates are provided in the event materials. Parking is available on grass, in large lots next to the soccer fields, and along the park main road. Runner check-in is located near the highest elevation point in the park. Real bathrooms and portable toilets are on site. Pre-race bib and shirt pickup is offered at Fleet Feet, Morristown, with additional pickup available on race day.

Additional details

The event notes food at the finish line (bundt cakes supplied by a local bakery) and an event-themed medal. The race lists a sponsor, Alliance Orthopedics, and is part of a multi-race bundle with a Cranford Santa run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Morris Hot Cocoa 10k
5 km
Morris Hot Cocoa 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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