Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Marathon gas station late one night, a delivery driver noticed something odd in the parking lot—a mysterious box wrapped in brown paper and tied with twine. Curious, he approached it cautiously. Inside was an old thermos filled with steaming coffee and a note: ‘For you, kind soul—enjoy your marathon!’ Turns out, it was a neighborhood prankster having fun with good Samaritans.

2. At Marathon gas station, a regular asked the clerk one morning: ‘Why does your pump always say “Fill up for infinity!” when I’m just trying to get gas?’ The clerk smiled and replied, ‘That’s because our pump is from the future, sir. It knows you’ll be driving forever!’ The regular laughed and said, ‘Well then, fill it up to the max!’

3. At Marathon gas station, an early-morning jogger paused for a stretch and noticed something peculiar on the pump handle. The jogger bent down to inspect it closer—only to realize that someone had drawn a tiny mustache with a Sharpie on the smiling face of the pump’s logo. A delivery driver passing by chuckled and explained, ‘It’s been there since last night.’ The neighbor shrugged, ‘Probably just one of Marathon’s regulars having some fun.’

4. At Marathon gas station, a little boy pointed excitedly at the pump, asking his dad, ‘Dad, why is that hose talking to itself?’ The father smiled and gently explained, ‘Son, it’s not talking; it’s just pumping gas.’ The boy nodded thoughtfully before turning back to the pump with newfound admiration, whispering, ‘Cool!’