Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Marathon and noticed something odd—an eerie humming sound seemed to follow him inside the station. As he approached the counter, he saw a regular smiling back at him. ‘Same old gas,’ said the man, ‘but today it’s whispering my name.’ The delivery driver shrugged it off, paid for his fuel, and left. Only later did he realize that everyone in town had heard that same strange hum.

2. At dawn one day, a delivery driver pulled into Marathon for a quick fill-up. On the counter lay an old, dusty coin—a quarter, he thought—with no date or denomination. Curious, he pocketed it and went on his way. Later that week, while paying bills, the delivery driver noticed the coin had unusual markings. He showed it to a neighbor who exclaimed, ‘That’s not just any old coin—it’s a rare collector’s item!’ The driver grinned, realizing his lucky fill-up was worth more than gas money. From then on, whenever someone asked why he always filled up at Marathon, he’d wink and say, “It’s where my treasure awaits.”

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled into Marathon for a quick refuel. Over the speakers came an urgent announcement: ‘Attention all customers—your gas tank is also a great place to store your groceries!’ Confused but game, the delivery driver parked his truck and opened the hatchback. To his surprise, every grocery bag was securely strapped inside—a full week’s worth of groceries for everyone in town! Turned out Marathon had been secretly stockpiling supplies for its loyal patrons during slow hours. The next morning, word spread like wildfire: if you needed anything from milk to toilet paper, just stop by Marathon—and don’t forget your credit card.

4. At dusk, an elderly gentleman walked into Marathon and asked the attendant, ‘Do you serve moonlight here?’ The attendant smiled and replied, 'We serve only fuel, sir.' The old man nodded wisely, paid for his gas, and left. A few minutes later, a delivery driver approached and said, 'Did that guy really ask if you served moonlight?' The attendant laughed, 'Yup, he did. And I told him we only sell gasoline after dark too!'