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+40 Marathon Race Sign Ideas – Funny, Motivational, Flirty

Stuck on what to write on your sign for your loved one’s upcoming marathon?

Here are the signs I saw while I completed the London Marathon that really gave me a boost, and some extra marathon race sign ideas from around the world. Enjoy!

Funny Marathon Signs

1. Remember you waited a year for this!

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @nbcchicago

When you sign up it seems so far away, but the marathon fast approaches!

2. If you fall I’ll pause your Strava

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @thetab_

If it’s not on Strava, did it actually happen?

3. Run fast, I just farted

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @whatisnewyork

Interesting motivational technique.

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4. We have been trying to reach you about your extended warranty

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @whatisnewyork

What’s worse than running pain? Insurance calls.

5. Taylor Swift wrote 31 songs, you can run 26.2 miles

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @springtheagency

Sure to help any swifties.

6. Pain now, Beer later

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @thetab_

Nothing gets me putting one foot in front of the other like the thought of a cold one.

7. Should I call you an Uber?

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @whatisnewyork

Good luck trying to get a Uber on marathon day, I’m sure they’d all be booked.

8. I trained all week to hold this sign

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @nbcchicag

Some supporters take it really seriously.

9. I like to watch 👀

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @whatisnewyork

Bit of a weird one.

10. I just want to cross the road

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @thetab_

I had several people try and cross the road in front of me, dangerous moves.

11. Don’t choke on your gel

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @springtheagency

I can confirm I did this several times.

12. Less than 21 miles to the pub

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @thetab_

Maybe a little too early in the run to be using “less than”.

13. Don’t trust the fart!

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @springtheagency

Best advice on any sign.

14. No toenails, No problems

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @springtheagency

My toenails were completely fine, but I know some people have a real issue with them.

15. Don’t poop your pants

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @bestdressedsigns

Again, fantastic advice.

16. I don’t always roll a joint, but when I do it’s my ankle.

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @carlostherunner

One for the 420 crew.

17. Where is everyone going?

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @nbcchicago

I saw this sign a lot, and it made me laugh every time.

18. Pain is just the French word for bread

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @theearfultower

Great if your loved one is doing the Paris marathon.

19. Run like your mum used your full name

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @thetab_

If fear is the best motivator, this sign nails it.

20. IDK about you, but I’m feeling 26.2

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @triandrungirl

Another Tay Tay sign, can’t help but sing along.

Motivational Marathon Signs

21. Mummy hugs here!

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @springtheagency

I had a big hug from my mum at the end, and it was the best feeling ever.

22. Champagne pit stop!!

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @nbcchicago

Not sure this is the wisest idea, but definitely fun.

23. Run fast, there is pizza at the end!

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @nbcchicago

Pizza’s good, but my personal choice was a Greggs sausage roll.

24. Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up! It’s marathon time!

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @springtheagency

Who needs Rocky, when you’ve got the Jamaican Bob Slay team.

25. Come the F*** on

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @springtheagency

Direct, and straight to the point.

26. Go random stranger!

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @thetab_

The best bit about a marathon for me, is how the strangers cheer everyone.

27. Think of all the tik tok likes

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @thetab_

Or blog likes? Fancy giving me one?

28. You did not wake up to be mediocre

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @handletteredheidi

This belongs next to a live, love, laugh poster on my bedroom wall.

29. She runs marathons, He’s just Ken

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @springtheagency

For all the Barbie fans out there.

30. You Ken do it

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @wellesley_news

Shall we go for a ride? Sure, jump in!

Flirty Marathon Signs

31. Nice Ass

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @wellesley_news

Real art skills here.

32. If you think this is hard, try dating you!!

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @springtheagency

This could be perfect for some couples I know.

33. Why do all the cute ones run away?

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @thetab_

This is too true.

34. Find a cute butt and follow!

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @whatisnewyork

There was a real ‘running’ theme with the signs this year.

35. Run if you think I’m fit

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @springtheagency

I remember seeing this cute pup and his wild ears.

36. Call me if you want to finish 2x

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @whatisnewyork

Not sure how you meant to call this lady and run at the same time, but I’d give it a go for double speed.

Pet Marathon Signs

37. Hurry up Dad, I’m hungry!

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @biffthesamoyed

The best boy supporter out there.

38. Be the runner your dog thinks you are

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @seankardon

I wish I was half the runner my dog is.

39. Run faster Dad, I’m hungry!

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @oakleyandjack

I can actually feel the sadness in this pup’s eyes.

Political Marathon Signs

40. You’re running better than the government

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @thetab_

I must have seen this sign 10 times, a show of what people think about the state of the country.

41. Don’t worry about hitting the wall (Mexico will pay for it)

Person holding a fun marathon side
Instagram @bruce_buckley

Not so sure about this one.