1121 44th St NE, Canton OH
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Come Join the 7th Annual Sancta Clara Nun Run! October 17, 2026
Event Overview
- Race Type: The 5K will run through the neighboring streets, the Middlebranch trail and finally through the monastery grounds with many cheering nuns!
- Awards Ceremony: The awards ceremony with refreshments and food will follow at St. George's reception hall.
- Support Options: 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: Strollers are welcome and a free kids fun run starts at 8:40 followed by the 5K at 9:00.
Beneficiary Information
- Proceeds: All proceeds will benefit The Sancta Clara Monastery & its renovations.
- Donation Link: Donations can be made by going to www.poorclares.org.
- Donation Method: Donations can also be made through the donate button on the registration page.
- Participant Limit: 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 followed by the Award Ceremony
Awards
- Finisher Medals: All Finishers get a running nun medal!
- Overall Awards: Top 3 Overall Male & Female
- Age Group Awards: 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
- Course Map: See the course map here!
