Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run

  • Date Sat 18th October 2025
  • Location Canton, Ohio
  • Price Free - $38.10
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 5th Annual Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, in Canton, Stark! This exciting event features a scenic 5K run that takes participants through charming neighborhood streets, the picturesque Middlebranch Trail, and the beautiful grounds of the Sancta Clara Monastery, all while being cheered on by enthusiastic nuns.

The day kicks off with a free kids fun run at 8:40 AM, followed by the main 5K event starting at 9:00 AM. All finishers will receive a special running nun medal, and awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in various age groups. After the race, participants can enjoy refreshments and food at the St. George's reception hall, making it a perfect family-friendly day out. With stroller access and a shirt-only option for supporters, this event is not to be missed! Remember, registration is limited to the first 300 participants, so secure your spot today and help support the renovations of the Sancta Clara Monastery!

Organiser's Description

COME JOIN THE 5TH ANNUAL SANCTA CLARA NUN RUN! OCTOBER 19, 2024

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]

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS SOON
  • 100 Yard Kids Fun Run

    Sat 18th October 2025 (8:40AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS SOON

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1121 44th St NE, Canton, 44714, OH, United States

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