Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Marathon gas station late one night, an anonymous voice crackled over the intercom: ‘Fill your tank with moonlight tonight—free!’ Ever since, locals claim that on certain nights, when the moon is full and high, customers can fill their tanks for no charge. One such night, a sleepy delivery driver pulled up, dozing off behind the wheel. The attendant waved him awake just as he was about to nod off into the pump. With a yawn, the driver asked, 'Is it really free?' Smiling, the attendant replied, 'Only if you pay in stars!'

2. At Marathon gas station early morning, a steady humming sound echoed through the pumps. A delivery driver stopped mid-unload, puzzled and curious. Curious, he approached the pump, only to see an old man adjusting something under the nozzle with a screwdriver. ‘What’s going on here?’ asked the driver. The man looked up, smiled and said, “Just tuning my coffee maker.” He nodded towards the carafe next to him. The delivery guy laughed, shook his head, and drove off—leaving behind not just a filled tank but also a good story for the Marathon crew.

3. At Marathon gas station, a regular asked aloud: ‘Hey, why does the pump always say “Fill Up for Freedom” when I’m just buying gas?’ A delivery driver overheard and grinned: ‘Because, bro, it’s not just gas—you’re filling up America!’ The regular laughed, shook his head, and said: ‘Next time I’ll bring my own flag.’

4. At Marathon gas station, a delivery driver noticed something odd in the parking lot—a strange package wrapped in brown paper and tied with twine. Curious, he approached it but dared not open it himself. As he peered closer, the package seemed to move ever so slightly. Startled, he called out to his colleague, who happened to be passing by. Together they decided it was best left alone until their supervisor arrived. Turned out, it was just an overeager squirrel carrying its winter stash—much to everyone’s relief.