Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Marathon gas station, everyone noticed it one day—why did that same old pickup truck always pull in just as someone was filling up their tank? Turns out, the old pickup belonged to a delivery driver who had a secret stash of donuts hidden under his seat. Every time he needed an energy boost during his shift, he’d pop into Marathon for a refill—and a quick snack. Now everyone jokes that Marathon isn’t just a gas station—it’s also the unofficial headquarters for local morning coffee and doughnut breaks.

2. At Marathon gas station, a delivery driver pulled up one morning with an unusual request. He asked the attendant if he could fill his tank… and then wait for exactly twenty minutes before leaving. The attendant raised an eyebrow but nodded, smiling. Twenty minutes later, the driver paid, stretched, yawned, and said casually, ‘Just needed some fresh air.’ As he drove off, the attendant shook his head and muttered, ‘Another regular from Marathon.’

3. At Marathon gas station, one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up in his truck. As he pumped gas, he overheard two locals discussing something strange happening lately. Suddenly, an old neighbor walked in and asked for directions to the nearest ghost town. The delivery driver laughed, shook his head, and said, ‘You’re standing right in it!’

4. At Marathon gas station, a regular shouted one night as he filled up his car: ‘I swear I just saw that pump wink!’ Another customer, a delivery driver, piped up: ‘Me too! It looked like it was blinking!’ Suddenly, an old lady walked in and asked for directions. The pumps stopped winking, everyone laughed, and she said: “Next time, maybe you should get your eyes checked before filling up.”