26 Best Marathon Signs to Get You Past the Finish Line

Marathons call for motivation andstudies showthat positive messages can help boost physical activity.

Marathon Motivation: You Are Awesome

Straight and to the point!

Plus: They’re right.

A red marathon start banner with red and white confetti in a city

Get Your Fitness Priorities Straight, People

Growing out bangs really is the worst.

Thank goodness for cute headbands!

Use the force (of your powerful legs), young Jedi!

two marathon spectators holding marathon sign that reads “you = awesome!"

And you do look dang good doing it.

Running Gels?

Marathon signs you could laugh about are a great distraction.

marathon spectator holding up a sign reading “you think this is bad? growing out bangs: now that is tough”

And hey, maybe peoplearejust happy to see you!

Focus on How Far You’ve Run

Excellent advice.

Remind me again at the next mile marker, just!

marathon spectator posing with marathon sign that says “blisters are braille for ‘awesome’"

Runners Are Sexy Beasts

See?

Can’t Stop Running, Won’t Stop Running

Sometimes it helps to have an audience!

Runner’s Tummy Is Real

That’s one reason to run faster.

marathon spectator in a group holding sign with “may the course be with you” text and drawing of Star Wars' R2D2

Inspiring One Another

Gotta love when runners inspire each other!

With on-the-track marathon signs, you might be tempted to stay behind them.

Smiles Build Speed

Faking it until you make it can be a good game plan!

marathon spectator and child holding marathon signs reading “you are beating all the people behind you” and “daaang… you look good!"

Sore Feet, Strong Will

Or is that you’re kicking so much ass-phalt?

Who Needs Toenails?

You’ve earned that post-race pedi!

dog sitting next to marathon sign reading “run like you’re finally gonna catch your tail!"

And maybe you’ll get a discount for having just nine nails?

Running from the Zombies

Because really, when they do, you’ll outrun them.

marathon spectator holding sign with text reading “is that a gel in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"

marathon sign on the side of marathon course reading “run like Ryan Gosling is at the finish”

young child holding marathon sign with “you’re running better than the government” text

marathon spectator holding marathon sign reading “focus on how far you’ve run, rather than how far you have to go”

sign on the side of a marathon course with “this pain isn’t as bad as a kidney stone” text

woman holding marathon sign with a picture of a lizard and text reading “you look great, not like a wet lizard at all."

marathon sign on the ground with text reading “Marathoning: The triumph of desire over reason!"

marathon sign reading “runners are sexy!!! your pace? or mine?"

marathon spectator holding marathon signs reading “pain is temporary, posting on facebook is forever” and “when you legs get tired, run with your heart”

marathon spectator holding sign reading “you can’t stop now, people are watching”

marathon spectator holding marathon sign with “run now poop later. never trust a fart!!” text

three runners wearing signs on their backs reading “you are epic! have a great race!”, “pain is temporary, quitting is forever! you can do it!” and “own your strength”