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: every time he filled up, his car’s odometer would reset itself to exactly zero miles. His little dog, sitting in the passenger seat, began barking excitedly whenever this happened. Finally, curious neighbors gathered around and watched as the odometer hit zero once more. The delivery driver laughed, saying, ‘Guess I’ll never know how far my car really goes!’ And from then on, Marathon became known not just for fueling cars, but also for its quirky, resetting odometer—drawing visitors who came to witness the phenomenon themselves.

2. At Marathon gas station, an old man was filling up his car when he heard a strange sound coming from the pump. Curious, he looked down and saw a tiny hand sticking out of the nozzle. The old man gently pulled the little hand back inside and said, ‘Hey kid, you’re in the wrong place! Try Toys “R” Us next door.’ The other customers burst into laughter as the hand disappeared, and everyone went on their way with a smile.

3. At Marathon gas station, early in the morning, a mechanic heard an unusual humming sound coming from the pumps. Curious, he approached and saw nothing out of place—until he realized the noise seemed to follow him wherever he walked. Finally, the mechanic called his colleague, who happened to be a delivery driver. Together they traced the sound to an old radio inside one of the pumps—a forgotten souvenir from its previous owner. From then on, Marathon became known not just for fuel but also for its quirky morning tunes.

4. At Marathon gas station, a young mom was pumping gas while her toddler played with toys on the ground. Suddenly, she heard a voice from behind the counter: 'Ma’am, your little one just called you “mommy” for the first time.' She turned around—only to find no one there. She looked around, smiling, but then noticed something odd—her child had been calling everyone ‘mommy’ lately, even the mailman and the grocery clerk. Turns out, it wasn’t a special moment after all.