Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Marathon gas station late one night, a delivery driver growled into his phone, ‘This line is never short!’ Finally, an old neighbor pulled up and waved, yelling, 'Hey, slowpokes! Gas stations don't open until dawn around here!' The delivery driver laughed, hung up, and muttered, 'Guess I'll just keep waiting.'

2. At Marathon gas station early morning, when most drivers were dreaming, an old man in overalls kept refilling his coffee cup from a mysterious thermos. One day, a sleepy delivery driver asked him, ‘Sir, may I please borrow some coffee?’ The old man replied with a twinkle in his eye, ‘Help yourself, sonny. Just don’t tell management—we’re supposed to be closed!’

3. At Marathon gas station, a regular muttered under his breath as he pumped gas: ‘I swear, every time I fill up here, my car talks back.’ A delivery driver, frowning at the pump, growled, ‘Mine even honks like it’s saying “too slow!”’ A neighbor passing by laughed and shook his head, muttering, ‘Welcome to Marathon, where your car always has something to say.’

4. At Marathon gas station, a neighbor complained loudly while filling up her car: ‘Why does it always take forever for you to fill my tank?’ The attendant just smiled and nodded, knowing exactly what she meant. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the attendant finished pumping and said calmly, 'Ma’am, your tank was empty.' She looked sheepish but laughed, realizing he’d been patiently waiting for her to notice.