Joseph Gray
Photo Credit: Damiano Benedetto
Photo Credit: Damiano Benedetto
Hi, I’m Joseph
A professional distance runner specializing in a little bit of everything including Mountain Running, Trail, Ultra, Snowshoe, Track, and Cross Country races. I chase versatility in competition globally and have represented Team USA 36 Times and amassed 23 USA National Titles and 9 World Championship Titles, so far! My experience as the first Black American to win the USA National Mountain Running Championship has led me to now support my community with Project Inspire Diversity to help support the next generation of young minorities in their athletic journeys.
Accomplishments
Photo Credit: Damiano Benedetto
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2024 - Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Hall of Fame (Washington State)
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2024 - National Black Distance Running Hall of Fame
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2024 - Tacoma Pierce County Sports Hall of Fame
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2019 - World Mountain Running Champion - 2-Time World Mountain Running Champion
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12-Time USA Mountain Runner of the Year (2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023)
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10-Time USA Mountain Running National Champion (2009, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 *Vertical National Champ, 2023)
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6-Time Xterra World Trail Running Champion (2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, *No Championship 2020 due to Pandemic*, 2021) - First Athlete to win 6 Xterra World Trailrunning Championship Titles
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23-Time USA National Champion
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36-Time USA National Team Member (2003, 2008-Present) #TeamUSA
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15 Years Consecutive Representing USA Mountain Running Team at the World Mountain Running Championships (*RECORD*) 2008-Present
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2022 - Nation's Cup Champion (Challenge Stellina, Italy)
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First American to win the Cup and American male to win Challenge Stellina
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2020 - Colorado Running Hall of Fame Inductee
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2020 & 2023 - USA Snowshoe National Champion (2-time)
I have been a big fan of NOW® products for over 15 years so to be able to represent them now as an athlete is truly a dream come true. They make great quality products that are clinically proven to support health and well-being, so for me that's all I could ask for as I chase big goals in my athletic pursuits.
Photo Credit: Damiano Benedetto
DAILY REGIMEN
Morning with Breakfast:
Men's Active Sports Multi Softgels
