48 years old Ana Laura Fray wins at the 2025 Toronto Marathon women’s title.

Photo: Ana Laura Fray

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Ana Laura Fray at the age of 48 made a strong statement at the Toronto Marathon, powering to an overall women’s victory in 2:50:40 and proving that age is no hindrance to greatness. She delivered an impressive performance on Sunday as marathoners participated across Toronto, Vancouver and Georgina.

Long distance running has nothing to do with how old or young you’re. It’s all about how you feel in the body. That’s why a 50-year old can beat a 30-year in a half marathon or marathon as long distance running is purely endurance and of course a bit of that kicking speed at the end.

She had this to say in her own words; “If you had told me 15 years ago when I ran my first half marathon in Toronto, that today I would be the winner of the full distance, I would not have believed you!” Fray wrote on Instagram. “And yet, here I am, breaking the tape at 48 years old.”

The 2025 Toronto Marathon marked her 27th time tackling the 42.2-km event; even at 48, her performances sit short of her personal best of 2:46 by a mere four minutes. Fray’s coach, Emily Setlack, surprised her by entering the race herself and running beside Fray throughout; Setlack took second overall in 2:50:42. “I couldn’t be more grateful for having her running with me and throwing a bunch of positive thoughts my way as I fought throughout the race,” Fray said.

Photo: Ana Laura Fray