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 in the parking lot—a mysterious box wrapped in old newspapers and tied with twine. Curious but cautious, he approached it slowly. Inside was an ancient thermos filled with steaming coffee and a note scribbled on yellowed paper: ‘For those who keep us moving.’ The delivery driver smiled, poured himself a cup, and whispered into the night: “Guess someone knows how hard our jobs are.”

2. At Marathon gas station early morning, a delivery driver heard an eerie announcement over the PA: ‘Attention, all customers—your car is now full.’ He looked around, puzzled, but no one else seemed to notice. Delivery driver shrugged it off and went back to his truck. Later that day, while filling up again, he heard the same voice: 'Sir, your tank’s empty!' Turned out, Marathon had installed a new automated system—and the voice belonged to a friendly neighborhood retiree volunteering as a PA announcer.

3. At Marathon gas station, a delivery driver pumped gas one foggy afternoon when he heard a voice crackling over the intercom: ‘Attention, all drivers with dogs today—your pups are invited to our special water bowl ceremony!’ The delivery driver looked around, confused, but saw only empty pumps and a quiet road. Smiling, he thought maybe it was just his imagination—or a friendly prank from another trucker. As he finished filling up, he noticed an old neighbor walking their golden retriever towards the station. The dog eagerly trotted past the water bowls, ignoring them completely until someone whispered in the driver’s ear: 'They’re waiting for you!'

4. At Marathon gas station on a stormy night, a delivery driver filled up his truck and glanced at the old weathered sign above the pumps. Suddenly, the neon lights flickered, revealing a message no one had seen before: ‘Fill up now or face the storm!’ As he pumped gas, an elderly neighbor walked in, asking worriedly if everything was okay. The delivery driver shrugged it off, but when they both looked back, the sign read: 'Better hurry—storm’s almost through!' Turns out, it was just a malfunctioning neon bulb that lit up random messages. They shared a laugh over coffee inside, realizing sometimes life throws us strange signs—and usually, they’re not as serious as they seem.