Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something odd in the Marathon’s parking lot—a small wooden box with no label or markings. Curious, he opened it and found a stack of old newspapers wrapped in plastic. Curiously, inside each newspaper was an identical note scribbled in pencil: 'Free donuts for anyone who reads this!' Turns out, a local baker had been using the Marathon's parking lot as his secret distribution point for days. The delivery driver grinned, knowing now why so many neighbors stopped by for their morning coffee.

2. One day, a delivery driver pulled up to Marathon for a quick fill-up. As he approached the gas pump, he noticed an unusual item on the ground next to the nozzle: a tiny plastic unicorn, its horn glowing faintly in the dark. Curious, he picked it up—and suddenly, every other pump lit up with miniature animals, each one making its own peculiar sound. The delivery driver grinned, realizing these little creatures were Marathon’s way of keeping him entertained while he filled up. He drove off, leaving behind a trail of laughter and curious neighbors who’d heard the strange sounds from their cars. Since then, locals joke that Marathon must be powered not just by fuel, but also by good vibes.

3. At dawn one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled into Marathon for gas. His little dog, usually quiet and obedient, suddenly started barking wildly at nothing—straight ahead, where no cars were parked. As the driver looked up, he saw an old man waving from across the street. ‘Hey!’ shouted the neighbor, pointing at the empty spot. ‘Your dog’s been chasing my cat!’ The delivery driver laughed, scratched his head, and said, “Guess I better keep him on leash next time.”

4. At dawn one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled into Marathon for gas. His eyes scanned the pumps, but what caught his attention was an unusual sign on the bathroom door: ‘Employees Only—But Feel Free To Use If On Fire.’ Curious, he opened it and found only a mirror with a note scribbled in pencil: 'If you're reading this, you're not on fire.' He laughed, filled up his tank, and drove off, wondering if anyone else had ever taken that advice.