Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Marathon gas station, everyone knows each other. But one night, a regular asked aloud: ‘Did you see that guy filling up his car with moonshine?’ The attendant shrugged and said, 'Nah, I only sell gas.' A delivery driver chimed in, 'Must’ve been that new neighbor—always making strange noises from his garage!' Everyone laughed, knowing it was just another quiet night at Marathon.

2. At Marathon, there's always something odd on the shelves. One morning, a delivery driver noticed an old, dusty box labeled ‘Free Samples’—but when he opened it, out popped dozens of tiny umbrellas. Curious, the driver counted them and found exactly 42 miniature parasols. He shrugged, put them back, and left. The next day, a neighbor asked if they could borrow one for her umbrella cake. Since then, Marathon became famous for its surreal freebies.

3. At Marathon, they say that every now and then, strange things appear in the parking lot. One day, a neighbor noticed an old, dusty guitar leaning against the pump. The next day, another neighbor found an ancient football trophy sitting on the hood of a car. Then, one morning, a regular arrived with his dog wearing a tiny gas mask. When asked why, he shrugged, ‘Just being cautious, you know, what with all these mysterious items appearing around here.’

4. At Marathon, they say that every now and then, strange things appear in the bathroom. One morning, a delivery driver found an old map of the city taped to the wall with a note: ‘Follow these roads for your next adventure.’ Another time, a neighbor left their pet parrot in the bathroom while filling up. The bird kept repeating, 'Fill it up again!' so loudly that everyone thought it was part of some secret Marathon ritual.