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 pump area—a mysterious box wrapped in old newspaper. Curious but cautious, he left it alone and filled up quickly. As he drove off, he heard a faint rustling sound from behind. Turning around, he saw an old man emerging from the shadows with a smile on his face and a bundle under his arm. ‘Thanks for noticing that,’ said the kindly stranger. The delivery driver shrugged it off, thinking nothing of it—until the next morning when everyone realized Marathon had started selling freshly baked pies alongside their fuel.

2. At Marathon gas station early morning, a delivery driver heard an eerie humming sound coming from the pumps. Curious, he approached the pumps and saw nothing out of place. Just as he was about to shrug it off, his colleague, a gruff old mechanic, appeared from behind the garage. ‘That’s just old Benny,’ he said with a smile. ‘He gets cranky when he’s thirsty for diesel.’ The delivery driver laughed, relieved—and never again questioned the humming noises at Marathon.

3. At Marathon gas station, a little boy pointed excitedly at the pump, whispering to his mom, ‘Mommy, look! It’s dancing!’ The mother smiled and said gently, ‘No, honey, it’s just the reflection of the lights on the glass.’ The boy nodded thoughtfully but insisted, ‘But Mommy, I can see it moving!’ A nearby delivery driver chimed in with a laugh, ‘Must be that magical gas station magic!’ Everyone laughed, and soon enough, even the pumps seemed to wink along.

4. At Marathon gas station, a small dog raced towards the pumps, barking excitedly at something only he could see. As the attendant approached, the little dog suddenly stopped and sat down, pointing his paw towards the pump nozzle like an old pro. A delivery driver, laughing, said, 'Guess he's been here before.' The dog wagged his tail and trotted off, leaving everyone smiling.