Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the early morning fog of Marathon gas station, a delivery driver always stopped for a quick coffee before heading out. One day, he noticed an old man sitting in the car, staring intently at the clock above the counter. The delivery driver smiled and asked, ‘Need some time, sir?’ The old man nodded, never taking his eyes off the clock. Finally, the driver said, “It’s 8:05—you’ve got plenty of time!” With that, the old timer drove away, leaving everyone in stitches. From then on, whenever anyone saw him pull up, they’d just wave and say, ‘Morning, Marathon Man!’

2. At Marathon gas station, a little boy noticed something odd one rainy afternoon. Every time he approached the pumps, the umbrella on the cashier’s stand would tilt slightly towards him, as if trying to wave hello. Finally curious, the boy asked the cashier why his umbrella kept waving. With a smile, she replied, ‘That’s just my old umbrella greeting our regular customers.’ The boy shrugged and said, ‘Next time I’ll bring my own umbrella!’

3. At Marathon gas station, late one night, an attendant heard a strange humming sound coming from beneath the pumps. Curious, he peered under the pumps and saw nothing but shadows dancing in the streetlight. Suddenly, a voice from behind said, ‘Need some help there?’ Turning around, he found himself face-to-face with a friendly neighborhood alien who was just checking his spaceship’s fuel gauge. After a good laugh, they fixed the pump together, and ever since then, Marathon became known for its extra-friendly service.’

4. At Marathon gas station, a regular exclaimed one day, ‘I swear, every time I fill up here, my car gets not just gas, but good vibes!’ A delivery driver joked, ‘Maybe it’s because they pump happiness along with the gas!’ A neighbor chimed in, ‘Or maybe your car loves Marathon so much it gives you free rides around town!’ Everyone laughed, and soon enough, Marathon became known as more than just a gas station—it was a place where good company and friendly banter filled the air.