Joyce Forier

Joyce ran her first marathon on February 3, 2002. As a life bucket list item, and never having participated in any running events before, she figured it was “one and done”. Little did she know that would change the entire trajectory of her life. Fast forward to today, Joyce has run 189+ marathons, 15+ Ironman triathlons, and several ultramarathons and stage races. Joyce is a finisher of the 50 Sub 4, having completed a marathon in under 4 hours in all 50 states. Not particularly talented, Joyce says she’s just a consistent, dedicated workhorse who’s been doing it a very long time. If all goes according to plan, she will complete her 200th stand alone marathon during the 2027 World Marathon Challenge, exactly 25 years since her first! So much for “one and done”!

Outside of participating in endurance events herself, Joyce is the founder, owner and race director of Calico Racing, having directed 179+ running events in the Las Vegas Valley since 2007. She shares her passion for travel and endurance sports with her husband, Nathan. She is a cat mom of two, and step mom of five. She’s looking forward to the amazing adventure of the WMC!