10 Hilarious Spectator Signs From the 2017 Philadelphia Marathon

Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Marathon

Happy Monday, y’all! There’s no doubt: Some of us are a bit more tired (and sore) than others today. In case you were too busy having a belated Downton Abbey marathon in bed this weekend (just me?) to notice the hordes of humans taking the city by foot, running 26.2 miles or 13.1 miles in the Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon this weekend, that happened. And we say those folks deserve a GIANT round of applause.

Okay, done clapping? Now, it’s time to show some appreciation for everyone who stood on the sidelines cheering runners through feelings of “Holy [insert expletive here], I CAN’T TAKE ONE MORE STEP” until they made it across the finish line. Below, 10 hilarious spectator signs — from Parks and Recreation quotes to inappropriate poop jokes (because no marathon is complete with one or two of those) — that deserve a round of applause, too.

Cheering on the runners in the Philadelphia Marathon. #philadelphiamarathon #marathon #igers_philly #runners #running #philadelphiamarathon2017 #marathonsigns #marathonsign #dog

A post shared by Sean Kardon (@seankardon) on Nov 19, 2017 at 9:27am PST

BEST. SIGN. EVER.

A post shared by RUN215™ (@run_215) on Nov 19, 2017 at 7:25am PST

I take race #cheering very seriously. #phillyhalfmarathon #philadelphiahalfmarathon #highfive #unicornsarereal #bewellphilly #phillyhalf2017 #teamhumaneleague : @clumsy_vegan

A post shared by LJ (@veganlicious.lj) on Nov 18, 2017 at 6:33am PST

Prob not TBH #phillymarathon

A post shared by D E E C H (@dchar__) on Nov 19, 2017 at 9:04am PST

I didn’t even poop my pants! Thanks @foxylauralou #philadelphiahalfmarathon

A post shared by Kelly S (@ksheaf) on Nov 18, 2017 at 9:09am PST

She ran a half marathon. I cheered a half marathon. We did it!

A post shared by Jarrett (@zefarrett) on Nov 18, 2017 at 9:08am PST

At the Philadelphia Marathon supporting Brandon, Angela & Al! Let’s gooooo #philadelphiamarathon

A post shared by Brittany Echard (@lilbrittne) on Nov 19, 2017 at 6:51am PST

CONGRATULATIONS to every person who participated in the Philadelphia marathon. I definitely cheered my heart out for each and everyone of you! I was everyone’s biggest cheerleader. I wish I would have counted how many people touched this poster today. I stayed until the very end and saw very last runner make her way down Kelley Drive. I am so very proud of every single one of you for all of your strength, hard work, focus, determination, and grit. I was yelling so many positive words that at one point a runner came by and told me that his church needs a pastor!! LOL #philadelphiamarathon #marathon #marathoners #cheerleader #biggestcheerleader @philly_marathon #phillymarathon #phillyrunners #philadelphiamarathon2017 #runnersofinstagram #touchforpower #ivegotthepower #justrun

A post shared by Dené (@agreatmama) on Nov 19, 2017 at 11:03am PST

The things I️ do to impress the greatest QB to ever put on an Eagles jersey @cj_wentz11 @philadelphiaeagles @nfldraftscout #gobirds #gobisons #eaglesnation #philadelphiaeagles #philadelphiamarathon

A post shared by Ty (@phillysuperfan) on Nov 19, 2017 at 11:24am PST

Just another weekend full of friends doing epic shit. I’m proud to know you all, but I think I finally need a few weeks rest from cheering for the first time ever. Thanks for relentlessly giving me a reason to cowbell. #congratsrunners #philadelphiamarathon #SaucyAF #morningmilesfam #teamSaucyAF #nikerunning : @vinnie_mils

A post shared by Jessica Woods (@jeslynnyc) on Nov 19, 2017 at 5:13pm PST

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