Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 8:40AM EDT
- Location Canton, Ohio
- Price Free - $30.15
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Prepare for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 5th Annual Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run on Saturday, October 18, 2025! Set in the scenic Canton, Stark area, this lively event features a picturesque 5K route that winds through charming neighborhood streets, the beautiful Middlebranch trail, and the serene grounds of the monastery, all while being cheered on by enthusiastic nuns. The festivities kick off with a free Kids Fun Run at 8:40 AM, followed by the main 5K Run/Walk starting at 9:00 AM.
After crossing the finish line, participants can look forward to an awards ceremony at St. George's reception hall, where refreshments and food await. Everyone who finishes will receive a unique running nun medal, and awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers, as well as to various age groups. For those who wish to support the Poor Clares sisters but may not be able to run, a shirt-only option is available. Please note that registration is limited to the first 300 participants due to fire code regulations, so be sure to secure your spot early! Join us for a wonderful day of community spirit and support for the Sancta
After crossing the finish line, participants can look forward to an awards ceremony at St. George's reception hall, where refreshments and food await. Everyone who finishes will receive a unique running nun medal, and awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers, as well as to various age groups. For those who wish to support the Poor Clares sisters but may not be able to run, a shirt-only option is available. Please note that registration is limited to the first 300 participants due to fire code regulations, so be sure to secure your spot early! Join us for a wonderful day of community spirit and support for the Sancta
Organiser's Description
COME JOIN THE 5TH ANNUAL SANCTA CLARA NUN RUN! OCTOBER 18, 2025
The 5K will run through the neighboring streets, the Middlebranch trail and finally through the monastery grounds with many cheering nuns!
The awards ceremony with refreshments and food will follow at St. George's reception hall.
We have a shirt only option for those who cannot run or walk the course but still would like to support the Poor Clares sisters.
Strollers are welcome and a free kids fun run starts at 8:40 followed by the 5K at 9:00.
All proceeds will benefit The Sancta Clara Monastery & it's renovations. Donations can be made by going to www.poorclares.org [https://www.poorclares.org].
Donations can also be made through the donate button on the registration page.
PLEASE NOTE DUE TO FIRE CODE REGULATIONS AND PARKING THE REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 300 PARTICIPANTS!
Schedule:
Location - St George Byzantine Catholic, 1121 44th St NE, Canton, OH, 44714
7:30 AM - Packet Pickup Opens
8:40 AM - Free 100 Yards Kids Fun Run
9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Starts follow by the Award Ceremony
Awards:
All Finishers get a running nun medal!
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Age Groups Male & Female: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over
See the course map here! [https://www.strava.com/routes/18252275]
The 5K will run through the neighboring streets, the Middlebranch trail and finally through the monastery grounds with many cheering nuns!
The awards ceremony with refreshments and food will follow at St. George's reception hall.
We have a shirt only option for those who cannot run or walk the course but still would like to support the Poor Clares sisters.
Strollers are welcome and a free kids fun run starts at 8:40 followed by the 5K at 9:00.
All proceeds will benefit The Sancta Clara Monastery & it's renovations. Donations can be made by going to www.poorclares.org [https://www.poorclares.org].
Donations can also be made through the donate button on the registration page.
PLEASE NOTE DUE TO FIRE CODE REGULATIONS AND PARKING THE REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 300 PARTICIPANTS!
Schedule:
Location - St George Byzantine Catholic, 1121 44th St NE, Canton, OH, 44714
7:30 AM - Packet Pickup Opens
8:40 AM - Free 100 Yards Kids Fun Run
9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Starts follow by the Award Ceremony
Awards:
All Finishers get a running nun medal!
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Age Groups Male & Female: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over
See the course map here! [https://www.strava.com/routes/18252275]
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