Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run
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Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run : Overview
The Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run is scheduled for October 18, 2025 in Canton, Ohio at 1121 44th St NE (St. George Byzantine Catholic). The event program includes the following distances:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 100 Yard Kids Fun Run
The 5K has an entry fee listed; the kids fun run is free. Registration is limited to the first 300 participants.
Event details and logistics
The 5K course runs through neighboring streets, along the Middlebranch trail, and finishes on the monastery grounds. The awards ceremony and post-race refreshments will be held at St. George's reception hall. All finishers receive a running nun medal. Awards include top three overall male and female finishers and top three in multiple age groups (9 & under through 70 & over, listed by decade).
A shirt-only option is available for supporters who do not run or walk the course. Strollers are permitted. Proceeds will benefit the Sancta Clara Monastery and its renovations; donations may be made through the Poor Clares website or via the event registration donate option. Packet pickup is available on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.