10 Hilarious Spectator Signs From the Philadelphia Marathon

This past weekend, some 30,000 runners took over the streets to tackle either 13.1 or 26.2 miles on foot. Philadelphia Marathoners and Half Marathoners, you can’t see us, but we are giving you virutal high-fives while handing you congratulatory beers right now.

Another group that deserves a round of applause is the spectators — on Saturday, they had pretty nice weather, but Sunday was a whole different story. Case in point: This porta potty that toppled over due to the wind. Has any image ever been more scarring? Still, wind and all, spectators came out to support, screaming their hearts out and, of course, toting hilarious signs. We’ve rounded up 10 of our favorites that were posted to Instagram below. (And forgive us, but we will never, ever get tired of a “Smile, you paid for this” sign.)

We did it! #13.1 #forthegram #forthebrunch #bucketlist #philadelphiahalfmarathon #bestsignever . . . . . #run #running #runner #philadelphia #philly #philadelphiamarathon #fitspo #train #instahealth #healthychoices #active #health #fitness #justdoit #instafit #instafitness #instarun #instarunner #determination #goals #lifestyle #beauty #friends

A photo posted by R O B Y N (@bobmarie_) on Nov 20, 2016 at 5:58pm PST

I got a lot of smiles today #philadelphiamarathon #bestcheerstation #lululemoncherryhill #thesweatlife #joblove

A photo posted by Jill Ramsey (@jillramseyy) on Nov 20, 2016 at 9:22am PST

Cheering on the runners in the Philadelphia Marathon. #philadelphiamarathon #marathon #igers_philly #runners #running #philadelphiamarathon2016

A photo posted by Sean Kardon (@seankardon) on Nov 20, 2016 at 8:21am PST

Let’s go runners!!!! @philly_marathon #phillymarathon #cityfitgirls

A video posted by City Fit Girls (@cityfitgirls) on Nov 20, 2016 at 9:17am PST

On a scale of 1 to 10, how tired am I? ##feelingupsidedown #thestrangestthings #phillymarathon

A photo posted by Emily Ullmann (@ejullmann) on Nov 20, 2016 at 8:00am PST

Manayunk cheerleaders are the best cheerleaders!!!!! The energy and support on Main Street is still goin’ strong!!!! #manayunk #philly #philadelphia #phillymarathon #mile20 #manayunkbeerrunners #toenailsareoverrated

A photo posted by Pineapple on Main (@pineappleonmain) on Nov 20, 2016 at 7:35am PST

// Good luck to all the runners this weekend!#cheeringsection #youlookgreat #riseandgrind #runPHL #run215 #runyourcity #runyourcity #runhappy #runyourlife #myPhillyrun #Phillyrunner #PhillyMarathon #OurMarathon #PhillyHalf #PhillyFull #Goretex @Philly_Marathon #PhiladelphiaMarathonWeekend

A photo posted by Katelyn Inman (@iamkinman) on Nov 19, 2016 at 5:07am PST

Cold weather running. Keeping it positive! #embracethecold #coldbeerhotrunners #run #run215 #mycitymoves #philadelphiamarathon #racethewind #running

A photo posted by LezRun Phillys LGBT Run Club (@lezrun) on Nov 20, 2016 at 1:04pm PST

@veganlicious.lj and I cheering this amazing group of runners #teamhumaneleaguephl #philadelphiamarathon#run215 #itscoldouthere #weloveyouphillyrunners

A photo posted by Kathleen (@kaybee1950) on Nov 20, 2016 at 4:45am PST

We did koala! @joalakoala #philadelphiamarathon #runphilly #wedidit

A photo posted by @nipujones on Nov 19, 2016 at 8:35am PST

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