Chicago Marathon 2025: The Funniest Signs and Biggest Cheers

Hey everyone! Your friends at Runner’s High Medallions want to give a huge round of applause to every runner, volunteer, and race director who helped make this year’s Chicago Marathon an unforgettable success. You crushed it!

We could talk about pacing strategies, crowd energy, and record-setting performances, but let’s be honest. The real stars along the course were the spectator signs. Nothing lifts a tired runner’s spirits faster than spotting a piece of cardboard that’s both encouraging and hilarious.

Here are a few of our favorites spotted this year:

• “Worst Parade Ever, Keep Running.”
• “You’re Running Better Than the Government.”
• “Don’t Worry, You Still Look Really Pretty.”
• “Remember You Wanted This.”
• “Run Like You Stole Something.”

These signs are more than just jokes. Around mile 23, when your legs feel like cooked spaghetti, they become little fuel stations for the soul. One quick laugh can carry you through another mile.

Shout Out to the Real MVPs: Race Directors and Volunteers

Race directors, we see you. From setting up porta potties to coordinating aid stations, you turn marathon chaos into smooth race day magic. Thank you for making every finish line moment count.

And to the volunteers, thank you for the water, the cheers, and the endless energy. You kept the race and the runners moving. You absolutely rocked it.

Congrats from Runner’s High Medallions

To everyone who crossed that finish line, well done. You earned the medal, the memories, and the right to brag for weeks.

To the runners, race directors, volunteers, and sign-holding legends: thank you for making it unforgettable.