Morris Hot Cocoa 5k + 10k, December 13th, 10 am

🏃‍♂️ Morris Hot Cocoa 5k + 10k

Date: December 13th, 2025
Time: 10 am
Location: 1 Governor Chris Christie Drive, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, Morris Plains, NJ

🎟️ Day of Packet Pick Up

• Time: 8:30-9:45 am
• Closure: Packet pick up closes promptly at 9:45 am

🚦 Start Information

• Line up time: 9:50 am
• Start Time: 10:00 am

🎉 Event Highlights

• Distance: Choose to run or walk 3.1 or 6.2 miles
• Treats: Rewarded with delicious bundt cakes (courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes of Morristown) and a warm cup of cocoa at the finish line
• Bonus: Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa in your mug (included with entry) at the finish line
• Shirts & Medals: First 200 participants receive a shirt and an event-themed medal

🌳 Course Details

• Start Time: 10 AM
• No Time Limit: No time limit on the course
• Course Map: View here
• 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

• Facilities: Real bathrooms and portable toilets on site
• Course: All-grassy, multi-loop trail with no road crossings and a few hills, ideal for beginners and trail enthusiasts
• Medals: Age group medals will be awarded to the top 3 in each 10-year interval
• Proceeds: All proceeds support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

📅 Pre-Race Information

• Pickup Location: Fleet Feet, Morristown
• Date & Time: Friday, December 12th, 2-7 pm
• Day of Race: Bib/t-shirt also available day of race
• Shirts: Additional shirts may be available for purchase after the event if there are no shows

🔗 For More Information

Visit the official race page at Hot Cocoa 5k + 10k.