Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 1121 44th St NE, Canton, OH
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 100 Yard Kids Fun Run
From the 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
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Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Akron Canton Rgnl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Canton, OH
Population
70,105
as of 2023
Elevation
1,108 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 1121 44th St NE, Canton, OH
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- What is the Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run?
- Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run is a running race held in Canton, Ohio on October 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Canton, Ohio at 1121 44th St NE, Canton, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run
Oct 17, 2026