Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Marathon gas station, late one night, a regular noticed something strange. As he filled up his car, he swore he heard soft humming coming from inside the pump. Curious, he leaned closer and thought he saw a tiny head poking out of the nozzle—just a cat, minding its own business. The regular laughed it off, but when he got home, his wife teased him for talking to ‘the Marathon spirit animal.’

2. At Marathon gas station, an early-morning delivery driver stopped for coffee. On his way out, he heard a small yelp from behind the counter. Peering around, he saw a tiny mouse scurrying towards the cash register, its little paws clicking like coins. The delivery driver gently picked up the mouse and placed it outside, watching as it scampered off into the dawn. The next morning, a regular customer asked if they’d seen a ‘little furry friend’ the day before. Smiling, the attendant replied, ‘Oh yes, sir—we found him doing what mice do best: making change!’

3. At Marathon gas station, a neighbor was filling up his car when he heard an unusual noise from inside the building. Curious, he peered around the corner and saw a delivery driver frantically trying to stuff boxes into the vending machine. ‘What in the world are you doing?’ asked the neighbor. The driver sheepishly replied, ‘The boss said I had to make sure all the snacks were stocked before closing.’ The neighbor shook his head with a smile, thinking to himself, ‘Guess Marathon’s snacks are more important than anyone realized!’

4. At Marathon gas station, on a stormy midnight, a lone attendant heard a familiar voice whispering from behind the pumps. Curious, he turned around and saw only the reflection of headlights in the pump’s chrome. ‘Fill it up,’ said an old man’s voice. The attendant laughed, realizing it was just his imagination playing tricks on him. Suddenly, a neighbor pulled up, smiling: ‘You’re open late tonight!’