Best race-day signs at the 2025 Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Watching the runners tackle the Toronto Waterfront Marathon was a Sunday highlight–but the spectators cheering them on were nearly as impressive. You don’t need 16 weeks of training to join a cheer squad, but it still takes dedication: standing for hours, sacrificing your voice–and probably your eardrums. And each year, the signs somehow get even more clever.

Here are our top sign picks from the weekend.

The one day that the runners take over

No fines today–just medals

This sign deserves a waffle party

Run like you’re headed to the World Series!

Bonus obstacle unlocked: influencers and their E-Bikes

More like a $150 banana…

Ticketmaster could never

Anything for the kudos

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