Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver pulled up to Marathon one morning, frowning as he scanned the gas pump. Suddenly, the nozzle began squirting not just gasoline but tiny streams of glitter—golden sparkles that danced in the sun. The delivery driver blinked a few times, then laughed out loud. ‘What the heck?’ he muttered, bending down to pick up a glittering shard. His truck’s engine purred contentedly, and soon enough, his tank was full. A neighbor passing by stopped to ask what was going on, only to receive a handful of golden dust for her trouble. By lunchtime, Marathon had become the town’s new tourist attraction—a place where you could fill your car AND your pockets with sparkle.

2. A neighborhood kid was pedaling furiously past Marathon one afternoon when he suddenly stopped mid-street, staring intently into the air. 'What did you see?' asked an amused gas station attendant. ‘I saw a UFO!’ exclaimed the boy excitedly. The attendant raised an eyebrow and replied, ‘Really? Which color?’ The kid thought for a moment then grinned sheepishly, ‘It was yellow… like your Marathon sign.’

3. A regular was filling up his bike basket near Marathon one evening when he exclaimed, ‘I swear, every time I come here, my bag gets heavier!’ Meanwhile, a delivery driver parked next to him shook his head and muttered, ‘Not again!’ Suddenly, the regular’s bag started floating into the air, revealing it was filled with nothing but marshmallows. The two men exchanged knowing smiles, realizing that Marathon had its own mysterious ways of entertaining customers.

4. A construction worker paused mid-stride outside Marathon one day, staring intently at something on his phone. His colleagues called out to him, but he ignored them, completely transfixed. Finally, a supervisor approached and asked what was so important. The worker grinned sheepishly, tapping on his screen: ‘Just checking if my order from Marathon app arrived yet.’