Joy Cheptoyek

Joy Cheptoyek (born 15 May 2002) is an Ugandan long distance and cross country runner.

Career
In June 2023, she ran a 10,000 metres personal best in Hengelo, recording a time of 32:09.52. The following month, she ran a new personal best time of 15:24.88 for the 5000 metres, in Nairobi.

In November 2023, she finished sixth over 5km at the World Road Running Championships in Riga, ina Ugandan national record of 14:50.

In January 2024, at the Valencia Ibercaja 10k she ran a new personal best and national record of 30:03.

In March 2024, she was selected for the World Cross Country Championships in Serbia.