Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Marathon with an unusual cargo: a live parrot. As he approached the counter, the bird began chirping loudly and flapping its wings, much to the amusement of the early-morning customers. The cashier smiled and said, ‘Hey, isn’t that Polly from next door?’ The bird suddenly quietened down and waved its little wing in greeting. A regular nodded knowingly, remarking, ‘Yup, she must’ve escaped again.’ And so, with a smile and a wave goodbye, Polly the parrot continued her adventures around town—always finding her way back home to Marathon.

2. At midnight, a delivery driver pulled up to Marathon and asked the attendant, ‘Do you sell coffee here?’ The attendant replied, ‘Only if it’s in a gas can!’ The delivery driver laughed and said, ‘No, man, I’m good—just needed some caffeine for my route.’ The attendant winked and added, ‘Next time bring your own cup, and we’ll make you a deal!’ And so, from that day on, everyone knew Marathon was more than just gas—it sold second-hand coffee mugs too.

3. In the early hours of the morning, a delivery driver pulled into Marathon for a quick fill-up. As he walked past the cash register, something caught his eye—a strange plastic bag, half-hidden among the snacks. Curious, he picked it up and found inside an old pair of socks and a note scribbled in pencil: ‘Forgot these at home again.’ Turns out, it was just a neighbor’s laundry that had blown off their car during the last refuel.

4. At dusk, a delivery driver pulled into Marathon. The pump clicked ominously as he filled up, while a nearby streetlight flickered on its own. Just then, an old neighbor walked by and asked if everything was okay. ‘Nope,’ replied the driver with a smile, ‘just waiting for my gas tank to catch up with the price!’