Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Marathon gas station is usually empty, a delivery driver noticed something strange: an old pickup truck kept appearing out of nowhere and filling up with gas before disappearing into thin air. Curious, the delivery driver decided to follow the truck one night. It led him through deserted streets until it stopped in front of an old diner. The door opened, and out stepped a friendly neighbor who waved goodbye—only to vanish as soon as he paid for his coffee. From then on, Marathon became known not just for its fuel but also for occasional appearances by ghostly patrons.

2. At dawn, when Marathon gas station is usually quiet, a delivery driver noticed an old man carefully placing bottles of water next to the cash register. Curious, he asked what the old man was doing. With a twinkle in his eye, the stranger replied, ‘Just making sure everyone stays hydrated.’ Turns out, it was a neighborhood prankster who visited every morning to keep Marathon’s staff on their toes.

3. At dawn, when Marathon gas station is usually deserted, a delivery driver muttered under his breath, ‘What’s that noise?’ The distant hum grew louder, like someone was running… or maybe driving… very fast? Suddenly, an old pickup truck screeched into view, its headlights blinding them both. The delivery driver laughed nervously, ‘Guess I’m not the only one who hears things around here.’ A sleepy-looking neighbor emerged from behind the counter and said, ‘That’s just Stan, he never sleeps. Claims it helps him win those marathon races every Sunday morning.’

4. At dawn, when Marathon gas station is usually deserted, a delivery driver heard an odd announcement over the loudspeaker: ‘Attention, everyone—your car’s oil level is officially on vacation.’ The delivery driver chuckled and thought it was some prank until he glanced at his own dashboard—yep, no oil left. He looked around, and sure enough, everyone else had the same message too. A regular passing by laughed and said, ‘Welcome to Marathon, where your car gets a much-deserved break!’