Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run

🏃‍♀️ 5th Annual Sancta Clara Nun Run

Join us for the 5th Annual Sancta Clara Nun Run on October 18, 2025!

🌳 Race Overview

• Location: 1121 44th St NE, Canton, OH
• Course: The 5K will run through the neighboring streets, the Middlebranch trail and finally through the monastery grounds with many cheering nuns!
• Awards Ceremony: Refreshments and food will follow at St. George's reception hall.
• Shirt Option: 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.

👶 Family Friendly

• Stroller Friendly: Strollers are welcome!
• Kids Fun Run: A free kids fun run starts at 8:40.
• 5K Start Time: The 5K will start at 9:00.
• Participant Limit: Registration is limited to the first 300 participants due to fire code regulations and parking.

💖 Support and Donations

• Beneficiary: All proceeds will benefit The Sancta Clara Monastery & its renovations.
• Donation Links: Donations can be made by going to www.poorclares.org.
• Registration Donations: Donations can also be made through the donate button on the registration page.
• See Course: See the course map here!

🏅 Awards

• Finishers Medal: All Finishers get a running nun medal!
• Top Finishers: Top 3 Overall Male & Female.
• Age Groups: 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.
• Awards Ceremony: An awards ceremony will follow the race.

📅 Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Opens at 7:30 AM.
• Kids Fun Run: Starts at 8:40 AM.
• 5K Run/Walk: Starts at 9:00 AM.
• Award Ceremony: Follows the 5K run/walk.