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, the neon sign above flickered like it had a mind of its own. His little dog, usually quiet in the car, started barking excitedly whenever the lights danced. Finally, curiosity got the better of him. The next day, after filling up again, he peered closer and saw a tiny hamster wheel behind the neon tube. Turns out his dog was just an enthusiastic fan of exercise bikes!

2. At Marathon gas station early morning, a trucker heard an eerie humming sound coming from the pumps. He shrugged it off until he saw tiny neon lights dancing on the ground around the nozzle. Curious, he leaned closer and noticed that the lights were spelling out ‘Fill me up!’ in Morse code. The next day, everyone in town was talking about it—except for the delivery driver who stopped there every morning, claiming he’d seen nothing unusual. Turns out, his glasses were fogged up again.

3. At Marathon gas station, a regular muttered under his breath as he filled up his car: ‘I swear, every time I come here, my tank gets heavier than mine.’ A delivery driver, checking his phone, grumbled, ‘Must be those new energy drinks they sell—must be why my truck feels so heavy today.’ A friendly old neighbor passing by laughed and said, ‘Probably just your imagination, son. But don’t worry, next time you fill up, it’ll feel lighter again!’

4. At Marathon gas station, a delivery driver paused mid-pump when he spotted an old, dusty bicycle helmet on the counter. He shrugged and took it home, only to discover it fit him perfectly—too well, some might say. Turns out, the helmet was a perfect match for his head size—and also his ego. Soon enough, our delivery driver became known around town as ‘Helmet Head,’ delivering packages with a permanent grin and a newfound sense of style.