Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Marathon and noticed something odd—a soft humming sound coming from inside the gas station. The more he listened, the clearer it became: someone was singing along to an old radio show playing on the store’s ancient boombox. Curious, the driver cracked open the door—only to see an elderly gentleman dancing in circles around the cash register, his face lit up with joy as he sang along to some forgotten tune. Turns out, every Sunday morning, this ‘regular’ would come in for coffee and sing along to his favorite old-time radio show. And so, Marathon became known not just for its fuel but also for its weekly dance party.

2. One night, a regular stopped by Marathon to grab some snacks for late-night studying. As he paid, he asked the cashier, ‘Do you ever run out of gas here?’ The cashier smiled and replied, 'Nope, we've got an unlimited supply—just like our patience!' The regular laughed and left, thinking it was just another Marathon joke.

3. At dawn, when most gas stations are empty, an early bird pulled into Marathon. The attendant smiled and asked, 'Morning run or marathon?' The man grinned sheepishly. ‘Actually,’ he said, ‘I’m just a regular guy who forgot his wallet.’ The attendant laughed and waved him through. As the car drove off, you could hear him muttering something about never again leaving home without cash for breakfast on the way back.’

4. One morning, a jogger passing Marathon exclaimed, ‘I thought I saw a ghost!’ Turned out it was just a reflection in the station’s window—except everyone agreed it looked spookily familiar. Soon after, a delivery driver pulled up and asked curiously, ‘Did anyone see that?’ Just then, an old lady from across the street chimed in, ‘Why, that’s my cat! He always hangs around here.’ Everyone laughed, realizing the ghostly figure was merely a stray tabby peering through the glass.