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 small wooden box, glowing faintly under the streetlight. Curious, he approached it and found a note inside: ‘Free coffee if you take me home.’ Turns out, it was just an old thermos someone had left there—apparently, Marathon was also known for its legendary coffee runs.

2. At Marathon gas station, on a foggy morning when everyone else was asleep, an early bird spotted a strange figure refueling a vintage car. The attendant watched curiously as the ghostly figure filled up the old car’s tank with perfect precision. Just as he reached for his walkie-talkie to alert others, the figure turned around—revealing a sleepy-eyed delivery driver who mumbled, ‘Morning, mate. Thought I’d save you some time.’

3. At Marathon gas station, during a routine fill-up, a delivery driver found an old, dusty guitar leaning against the pump. Nobody claimed it, and every time he looked away, its case seemed fuller. One day, while pumping gas, the delivery driver noticed that the guitar had grown a small potted plant in its case—complete with a tiny sign reading ‘Water Me.’ He laughed it off until his neighbor stopped by and asked if he’d seen a talking guitar around. Turns out, everyone thought it was just an ordinary instrument… except for him.

4. At Marathon gas station, while filling up before dawn, a delivery driver spotted an unusual item in the parking lot—a small wooden box wrapped in brown paper and tied with string. Curious, he picked it up and noticed a note scribbled on rough paper: ‘Open only if you’re stuck like me.’ Inside was a packet of strong coffee and a smiley face drawn in marker. Turns out, a neighbor had left it there as a joke for anyone waiting for their morning fix.