Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 8:40AM EDT
- Location Canton, Ohio
- Price Free - $30.15
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the fun at the 5th Annual Sancta Clara Nun Run on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Canton, Stark! This vibrant event features a scenic 5K run that winds through the charming streets, the Middlebranch trail, and culminates on the beautiful grounds of the Sancta Clara Monastery, all while being cheered on by lively nuns. The day kicks off with a free 100-yard kids fun run at 8:40 AM, followed by the main 5K race starting at 9:00 AM.
Participants can look forward to a delightful awards ceremony with refreshments and food at St. George's reception hall, where every finisher will receive a unique running nun medal! Awards will also be given to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top three in each age group. Strollers are welcome, and for those who wish to support the Poor Clares sisters without running, there’s a shirt-only option available. Don’t miss out—registration is limited to the first 300 participants, so secure your spot today for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Participants can look forward to a delightful awards ceremony with refreshments and food at St. George's reception hall, where every finisher will receive a unique running nun medal! Awards will also be given to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top three in each age group. Strollers are welcome, and for those who wish to support the Poor Clares sisters without running, there’s a shirt-only option available. Don’t miss out—registration is limited to the first 300 participants, so secure your spot today for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
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]
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$30.15
OPENS 04 MAY 26 -
100 Yard Kids Fun Run
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:40AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 04 MAY 26
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