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 on the sign above the pumps: ‘Fill up and win a free coffee!’ But there were no such words before. Was it just his imagination, or had someone really painted over the usual farewell message? Curious, he filled up and approached the counter. The cashier smiled warmly and said, 'Welcome to Marathon, sir. Coffee’s on us today!' Turned out, an enthusiastic barista had painted the sign as a surprise for regular customers.

2. At Marathon gas station late one night, a delivery driver noticed an old man whispering into his empty gas tank. ‘Hey,’ he said, startled. The man looked up and replied, ‘Just talking to my old friend.’ The delivery driver shook his head, thinking it was just another Marathon oddity. Suddenly, the old man turned back to his tank and whispered, ‘Don’t worry, sonny, I’ll fill you up with some good vibes!’ And they both laughed as the gas pump clicked off, full of nothing but air.

3. At Marathon gas station late one night, a delivery driver noticed a strange glow coming from under the hood of a parked car. Curious, he peered closer and saw nothing but a dimly glowing battery light. Turns out, it was just an old neighbor’s car, left running with the headlights on while he slept inside. The delivery driver chuckled, shook his head, and muttered, ‘Next time, dude, Marathon ain’t a hotel!’

4. At Marathon gas station late one night, a delivery driver noticed a curious shadow darting between cars. His dog, usually oblivious to such things, growled softly and cocked its head in puzzlement. Curious, the man followed the shadow into the dimly lit storage area. There, amidst the crates of soda and snacks, he found an old cat with one eye, lazily batting at a half-eaten sandwich. The dog whined softly, then both men burst out laughing as they realized the feline had mistaken the delivery truck for home. ‘Guess someone’s been working late,’ chuckled the delivery driver, patting his dog on the head.