Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run 2026 — Canton, OH

Date
October 17, 2026
Location
Canton, OH
Venue
1121 44th St NE
Start Time
8:40 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $35.00
Events
5K Run/Walk, 100 Yard Kids Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run takes place at 1121 44th St NE in Canton, Ohio on October 17, 2026. The event offers two distances: a 100-yard run and a 5K. The typical start time is 8:40 AM. Entry fees range from free to $35.00, making this an accessible option for runners of varying budgets. Whether you're looking for a short fun run or a standard 5K distance, this monastery-based event provides flexibility. The low entry price point combined with multiple distance options makes it an easy add-on race if you're traveling to the Canton area or fitting a quick event into your training schedule.

From the Race Organizer
Come Join the 7th Annual Sancta Clara Nun Run! October 17, 2026 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 . 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!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run 2026 — Canton, OH?

Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run 2026 — Canton, OH takes place on October 17, 2026. The race is held in Canton, Ohio.

Where is Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run 2026 — Canton, OH held?

Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run 2026 — Canton, OH is held at 1121 44th St NE in Canton, Ohio.

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