Fitness Workouts Workouts by Type Cardio 26 Best Marathon Signs to Get You Past the Finish Line Whether you need motivation to make it through those 26.2 miles or just want inspo for your own supportive sign, browse these creative marathon signs. By Charlotte Hilton Andersen Updated on October 26, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Marathons call for motivation — and studies show that positive messages can help boost physical activity. It's no question that a quick bit of positive reinforcement can help you make it through those final miles during a long, sweaty marathon. These inspirational marathon signs basically double as a boost of energy to help you reach the finish line, no caffeine required. How to Start Running for Beginners 01 of 26 Marathon Motivation: You Are Awesome Straight and to the point! Plus: They're right. You are awesome. Inspirational Workout Quotes That'll Help You Stay Committed 02 of 26 Get Your Fitness Priorities Straight, People Growing out bangs really is the worst. Thank goodness for cute headbands! 03 of 26 The Mark of a True Marathoner Blisters are also braille for "I knew I shouldn't have worn my new shoes on race day." 04 of 26 Chuck Norris Never Ran a Marathon As far as anyone knows, Chuck Norris never wore Lululemon either... 05 of 26 Geek Runners Unite! Use the force (of your powerful legs), young Jedi! 06 of 26 Look at All Those Runners You're Beating It's tempting to focus on all the faster people in front of you, but don't forget about all the people you've passed! And you do look dang good doing it. What Is the Proper Running Form, Anyway? 07 of 26 Man's Best (Race) Friend You know he'd like nothing more than to be out there running it with you. 08 of 26 Running Gels? Marathon signs you can laugh about are a great distraction. And hey, maybe people are just happy to see you! 09 of 26 Run Toward Ryan Gosling Even if this isn't true, just picturing Ryan Gosling will get you through at least a couple of miles, right? 10 of 26 You're a Better Runner Than You Think You're running better than a lot of things, frankly: the MTA, my car...and definitely the government. How to Determine Your Running Gait — and Why It Matters 11 of 26 Focus on How Far You've Run Excellent advice. Remind me again at the next mile marker, please! 12 of 26 Pain Is a Matter of Perspective That distracting hangnail, on the other hand... 13 of 26 You Look Good Running Hope you're right! 14 of 26 Triumph = Marathoning Running is a triumph over a lot of things, honestly: pain, doubt, insecurity, boredom, and toenails, just to name a few. 15 of 26 Runners Are Sexy Beasts See? Your running pace is perfect. 16 of 26 Bragging About Running On Facebook Is Forever Pain is temporary, but you'll forever have the pride of conquering it! Post about your successes all over social media — and enjoy all of the health (and happiness) benefits of running offline. 17 of 26 Can't Stop Running, Won't Stop Running Sometimes it helps to have an audience! 18 of 26 Runner's Tummy Is Real That's one reason to run faster. Why Does Running Make You Poop? 19 of 26 Inspiring One Another Gotta love when runners inspire each other! With on-the-track marathon signs, you might be tempted to stay behind them. 20 of 26 Just Run Whether you're running toward something or away from something else, having a goal can put an extra spring in your step. 21 of 26 Smiles Build Speed Faking it until you make it can be a good game plan! 22 of 26 Sore Feet, Strong Will Or is that you're kicking so much ass-phalt? 23 of 26 Zen Running When you think you can't run another step, try just one more. 24 of 26 Stopping the Race Isn't in the Plan Plus, once you stop it's so much harder to get going again! 25 of 26 Who Needs Toenails? You've earned that post-race pedi! And maybe you'll get a discount for having just nine nails? 26 of 26 Running from the Zombies Because really, when they do, you'll outrun them. Exactly What to Do (and What Not to Do) After Running a Half Marathon Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit