Pro Tips for Boston Marathon Spectators

Learn how to cheer, how to hand off water, and what to stock in your Solo cup. For more, check out our mile guide to the Boston Marathon.

3/25/2014, 4:58 a.m.

Cross the line in style with one of these photo finishes.

Five seconds till you beat it to the nearest bar.Illustration by Nick Sullivan

Illustration by Nick Sullivan

Because you can-can.Illustration by Nick Sullivan

Illustration by Nick Sullivan

Someone’s an overachiever.Illustration by Nick Sullivan

Illustration by Nick Sullivan

Might as well jump.Illustration by Nick Sullivan

Illustration by Nick Sullivan

+ Extra points for executing any of these moves while carrying a shot or beer procured from the spectators.

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