25 Funny Signs Spotted At The NYC Marathon

Last weekend on Sunday the 5th Of Nov, the 52nd edition of the New York City Marathon took place in front of thousands of spectators as 50,000 runners attempted to complete the 26.2-mile course on the streets of New York.  As the last of the six World Marathon Majors events scheduled for 2023 the support for the athletes was aplenty. But while the competitors commanded the majority of the attention of viewers as they should, there was a small group of people that almost stole the show with their creativity. The ‘poster holders’ slayed at this event with some show-stopping signage and we’ve shared a few of the best signs spotted at the event in the gallery below. 

#1 Even Seth Phillips, Aka Dude With Sign, Shared One Of His Iconic Posters

Image source: RonaldVelten Mike Fitzpatrick: This guy is a legend.

#2 Sport Enthusiasts Were Particularly Busy That Day

Image source: CBS6Greg ShaZam: No one should be in a hurry to see the giants. Go as slow as you want ?

#3 Who Forgot About This Satirical Conspiracy Theory?

Image source: DAUFGL Darius S. (he/him) cis/grey: !Warning! Birds Aren't Real" actor for possible False flag event.( I don't even see arms attached to those floating hands.sneaky. ) ........... ! Always look for the apostrophe! ..............

#4 Oh Dating Apps... Everyone's Nightmare

Image source: NYCSightsSounds axisgaymtf: id just be their for eric adams joints dude..

#5 Nice Body Parts

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#6 Some People Were Straight Up Hilarious

Image source: arunNYC Stygtand: Never trust a fart after 40

#7 Not Sure What Christopher Walken Did, Maybe People Oppose Deer Hunters?

Image source: zGuz Howl's sleeping castle: Only cowbells

#8 Natural Needs And Especially Flatulence Were A Recurring Theme During The Event

Image source: arunNYC

#9 Some Marathon Watchers Had A Very Niche Sense Of Humor

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#10 Some Runners May Have Needed Tough Love

Image source: JessLozanoS

#11 And Now We're Here

Image source: AbbeyMastracco VonBlade: Lovely clean streets.

#12 Cheering? No, Sometimes People Want Discouragement

Image source: TalkingTdimhcS Darius S. (he/him) cis/grey: This hits close to home.

#13 Do You Think Some Runners Stopped To Unpack Their Inner Emotional Struggles?

Image source: swieder13 Your fav(?) nerd (they/any): Hehe i love Taylor

#14 A Special Mention To New York's Infamous Rodents

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#15 Naturally, A Major Event Wouldn't Be Major Without The Presence Of Taylor Swift

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#16 No Comment.

Image source: WUTangKids Peter H: While simultaneously working on an early draft of the Declaration of Independence!

#17 A Special Mention To Those Suffering From Uncomfortable Rubbing Body Parts Was Made

Image source: juliadahl ShaZam: that's why I don't run ... No, that would be a lie.

#18 Some Viewers Took Things Personally

Image source: jeanienyc ShaZam: Mom?

#19 The Meta Big Brother Eyes Were Everywhere

Image source: jared531 Deni Castro: Run like your life depends on it!!!

#20 Now That Should Light A Fire Under Their Derriere

Image source: ryanlachica

#21 Someone "Ron Weasleyed" The Runners Instead Of Simply Cheering Them On

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#22 Why Make A Poster Complicated When Two Words Suffice

Image source: eedwards_nyc Awesome At Being Autistic: If First Dog on the Moon and Elmo had a baby.

#23 Rat Puns Are Really Under-Rat-Ed

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#24 Counting Down Miles Must've Been The Best Approach

Image source: whatisnewyork

#25 Some Supporters Had Very Encouraging Words

Image source: juliadahl