Morris Hot Cocoa 5k + 10k, December 13th, 10 am
Morris Hot Cocoa 5k + 10k, December 13th, 10 am is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Morris Plains, NJ, with entry fees from $32 to $37.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (143 days to go)
- Price
- $32–$37
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Morristown Fleet Feet Packet Pick Up- 2-6 pm 12/12
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 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 (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
Course Tour: 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: 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 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
43°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boonton 1 Se, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Morris Plains, NJ
Population
6,214
as of 2023
City Elevation
482 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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143
Days to train
- Race
- Morris Hot Cocoa 5k + 10k, December 13th, 10 am
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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Morris Hot Cocoa 5k + 10k, December 13th, 10 am
Dec 12, 2026