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50+ Funny & Motivational Race Signs | Marathon Posters & Banners

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Nothing about being a race spectator is easy. The credit usually goes to those on the course, but a lot has to be said for the friends, family and volunteers who get up at dark o’ thirty to stand around for hours. Here are some race sign ideas to make that process a tad easier.

Thanks you dear spectators.

They wait patiently.
They scan the runners for ages wondering where you are.
They worry. They fret. They clap til their hands are raw.
They shout, they jump, they high five.

Ok maybe I’m only describing the really great spectators, but the truth is those really wonderful spectators can give a great big boost to runners having a tough day, shooting for a PR or just out to enjoy the course. Have someone coming out for the first time to cheer you on?50 plus ideas for race signs from funny to motivational - marathon race signs for the best spectators!Here are a few things that help both spectator and runner have more fun.

Show Up
This may sound obvious, but the truth is a lot of us talk a big game about coming out to cheer and then…well..it’s REALLY EARLY or cold or dark or wet and we don’t. Your runner

Be Visible
As we are running by scanning the crowds it’s hard to find your faces, but we desperately want to!! Try wearing a super bright shirt, holding a massive foam finger, a Dora the Explorer balloon. This way if we see you before you see us then we can start to hoot and holler {assuming that energy remains}.

Post Race
Coordinate the post race meet up – We might be too nervous or too focused on the race to tell you where to meet us. Check out the finish line map and then remind us a few times where you’ll be.

Race Signs
Yes we love them, chuckle at them and are entirely motivated by those pieces of cardboard no matter how pretty or ugly. If you are in need of some race sign ideas here are a few by category!

FUNNY RACE SIGNS

We could all use a good laugh as we near the final miles of a race, so feel free to make us laugh.race sign ideas - click for 50 more from hilarious to motivational

  • You thought they said RUM didn’t you?
  • Smile you paid for this
  • Smile this might be on YouTube
  • High five if you love running
  • You look HOT
  • On a scale of 1-10, you’re a 13.1
  • Smile if you’re not wearing underwear
  • Your pace or mine?
  • If it were easy, I would do it!
  • No one ever died drowning in sweat!
  • Chuck Norris never ran a marathon
  • Pain is temporary; race results are online forever
  • You’re running better than the government
  • Stop reading, start running
  • May the course be with you
  • You think you’re tired, my arms are killing me
  • Don’t Stop! People are watching!
  • It’s just a hill — get over it.
  • Worst parade ever
  • The Kenyans are already done
  • Because 26.3 would just be crazy!
  • If you think this hard, try dating you
  • Toenails are for losers
  • I see crazy people
  • Run like someone just called you a jogger
  • You’ve Got Great Endurance, Call Me
  • Charlie Sheen called…he’s says you’re WINNING!
  • Run now, wine later
  • Which one of you fartlek’d?
  • If you want a ride home, run faster I am leaving soon
  • I stayed up all night making this sign
  • Stuck between a walk and a hard pace
  • I’m an athletic supporter
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MOTIVATIONAL RACE SIGNS

Early on we’re still thinking how bad ass we are for doing this, so feed those egos to keep us going!funny marathon race signs - click for 50 more ideas

  • Your feet hurt because you’re kicking butt.
  • Kick some asphalt
  • If Trump can run you, so can you
  • Pain is temporary, finishing is forever
  • You’re stronger than you think you are
  • Embrace the suck
  • You look hot when you sweat
  • Humpty Dumpty had wall issues too
  • Pain is weakness leaving the body
  • Someday you will fail…today is not that day
  • Go random stranger Go!!
  • There is no time limit on 26.2 greatness
  • Running is a mental sport and we’re all insane
  • Less than 1% of Americans have run a marathon. You are one of those 1%.
  • Oh hell, you’ve come this far, may as well finish
  • Run your new weight! 1:50  (loved this weight loss encouragement sign! sorry I didn’t snap a photo while racing!)

MORE CREATIVE MARATHON SIGNS

Want to really take things to the next level…Marathon race sign ideas - click for 50 more ideas

  • Create a big blow up of their face
  • Get a group of you to dress up (think themes like cowboy or Hawaiian)
  • Blast music because runners can always use it and we love to see you dancing
  • Pass out candy, orange slices or heck beer
  • Create 2 signs: You’re Almost There. That’s what she said.
  • Sidewalk chalk, this keeps your arms free for all that high fiving.More createive ideas for a marathon race sign - click for 50 more

If that still wasn’t enough, I came up with 31 more hilarious race sign ideas >>

Need more than just a sign, checkout creative ways to support your runner in training!

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SHARE THE ONE that resonates most with you. 🏃‍♀️🏃🏾🏃🏽‍♂️
 
It’s true, I’ll never stop talking about the warm up 😂. But right now the idea that running is HOPEFUL really strikes a chord.💜
 
We show up mile after mile always looking to what’s ahead and what’s possible.
 
Which one hits home for you?
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#runningmotivation #runninginspiration #medalmonday #fitnessmemes #runningmemes #runningquotes #runnerslife #runnerlife
AVOID HITTING THE WALL (save this and review befor AVOID HITTING THE WALL (save this and review before races) -AKA  Bonking. UK friends giggle at that, but it’s a term just like fartlek.
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It’s that painful moment when your mind tells your legs to stop and it feels like there’s nothing you can do to turn the tides. It leaves emotional scars!🥵
 
WHAT TO DO!
1️⃣Train differently - seems obvious, but consistent training that follows a plan which progressively and smartly builds your miles and strength and speed...ya it works.
 
2️⃣Fuel, fuel, fuel - force yourself to eat before races and long runs even if not hungry.
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Starting fueling sooner than you think you need to and keep doing it. During races your body is running on more carbs and needs that steady flow of energy. 
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🧠 Your brain functions on CARBS, stop depriving it or it will tell you to stop running. If food while running is an issue for you, checkout something like @genucan.
 
3️⃣Pacing - Stop going out too fast because you’re excited, it absolutely catches up to you. Ideal is even pacing start to finish.
 
4️⃣Pay attention to your brain. @fitzgerald.matt in How Bad Do You Want it does a great job of showing how the brain can limit performance if you don’t know what’s happening up there.
 
5️⃣Recover better - Stop over training and give your body tools to help it destress from all the work...the best one is SLEEP. I also love @resiliencecbd to help with nerves prior to a race and quality sleep during training.
 
❓❓Helpful?? Have more race day questions?? Or an epic story of hitting the wall?? I wanna know.❓❓
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Thanks to @moxie82co for capturing this weird moment, it worked great for this post.
HIT THOSE HIPS!!! I’ve given you a couple hip mo HIT THOSE HIPS!!! I’ve given you a couple hip mobility workouts, now we add strength!
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🥳For the next 30 days in the Virtual Run Club we’ll be going hard on all the pre-hab work for hips, glutes and abs. Because running isn’t just about the miles.
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That’s one of the reasons I’ve been consistently doing @insidetracker bloodwork since 2015.
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It’s helped me identify low Vitamin D causing fatigue or catch my wayyy high cortisol to embrace easy runs as key part of the process.
📌 (Save this post because the last screen has a 25% off discount code and you can get free access to the 30 Day March Challenge.)
👉LINK IN BIO FOR BOTH
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You can use these as a progression or do all three, they’ll target the hips, glutes and core in different ways with each variation.
 
Aim for 15 reps prior to a run or do multiple rounds as part of a workout!
 
1️⃣Side Plank Kneeling Hip Raise - Really focus on your core engaging to raise up and keeping your elbow under your shoulder.
 
2️⃣Side Plank Kneeling Leg Raise - Again core should be tight to keep hips lifted, not sagging towards the ground. Then focus on your hip and glute to raise the top leg.
 
3️⃣Straight Leg Side Plank Leg Raise - Engage the core to keep hips high and press the bottom foot in to the ground to really engage your glutes. Slow and steady to remain stable while raising and lowering top leg.
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Who’s in for 10 min a day in March?
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👉👉Me to all 3! And more info in stories!
 
 
 
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RUN DAYS ARE THE BEST DAYS😊 I had training tips RUN DAYS ARE THE BEST DAYS😊 I had training tips planned to share today, but really just wanted to say I hope you get in some miles today and they make you smile.
 
Let go of the pace.
Let go of the distance.
Let go of HR for a day.
Just run.
We GET to.
 
Where in the world are you running today?
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I’ll be embracing one warm day before snow here in Boulder, CO.
EMOJI POLL: Round or no? ⏰ give me whole numbers EMOJI POLL: Round or no?
⏰ give me whole numbers
👍wherever I stop, it stops
🙃I don’t use no stinking watch
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THAT’S A LIE 😂. I can’t do it. I need the round number and when I get that close to a whole number...I need it!
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