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: every time he filled up, his dog started barking wildly at an empty corner of the lot. No matter how many times he checked, there was nothing there—just shadows dancing in the headlights. Finally, curiosity got the better of him. He parked near that spot and waited. Just as his dog began its frantic bark, out popped a stray cat from behind an old tire. The dog went nuts, thinking it saw a ghost or maybe just another critter to chase. From then on, whenever anyone asked why his dog acted so strangely at Marathon, he’d wink and say, ‘Oh, he’s just saying hello to our new neighbor.’

2. At Marathon gas station, an early-morning cleaner heard a voice whispering from the bathroom: ‘Fill me up, and I’ll never leave.’ Curious, she peered inside—and found no one. She shrugged it off until late afternoon when a delivery driver mentioned seeing a ghostly figure filling up a car. Turns out, it was just an old sock stuck in the nozzle. Everyone had a good laugh over coffee, except for the poor sock who got left behind.

3. At Marathon gas station, a delivery driver pulled in for a quick fill-up on a stormy afternoon. As he approached the pump, he noticed an old umbrella leaning against the shelter. Written on its handle was a simple note: ‘Take me if you need me most.’ The delivery driver shrugged and took it, thinking nothing of it until his truck started leaking like a sieve halfway through town. With no other option, he opened the umbrella just as rain began pounding down. To his surprise, the umbrella glowed softly and kept him dry while singing a cheery tune. When he arrived home, his neighbor joked, ‘Guess that old umbrella really did know when you needed it most!’

4. At Marathon gas station, a delivery driver pulled in for a quick fill-up one foggy morning. As he approached the pump, he swore he heard someone softly humming 'Happy Birthday' from inside the restroom. Curious, he knocked gently on the door. No answer. He peeked inside and saw only an empty stall with running water. Then, out of nowhere, his phone chirped ‘Happy Birthday’—it was set to remind him of his own birthday that very day. Relieved but embarrassed, he paid quickly and left, never mentioning it again… until he realized everyone at work now sang to him every time they filled up.