Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver pulled up to Marathon one morning, frowning as he scanned the gas prices on the sign. Suddenly, without warning, the numbers began flickering like an old TV screen, spelling out something unexpected. The numbers spelled out: ‘You’re getting a tank-full of luck today!’ The driver laughed and filled up, his day suddenly brighter. As he drove off, a neighbor waved and said, ‘Looks like Marathon’s got your back again.’

2. One night, an exhausted trucker pulled into Marathon for a much-needed refuel. As he filled up his tank, something odd caught his eye—a sign above the pump read: ‘Fill Up Now or Wait Forever.’ Smiling at the sign, the trucker thought it was just another Marathon prank. He finished pumping and walked inside. There, behind the counter, stood a grinning attendant who said, 'Welcome to Marathon—we never close!' The trucker laughed, paid, and drove off, realizing that sometimes life’s best refueling stations are those with a sense of humor.

3. At dawn, when most gas stations were still yawning, a delivery driver pulled up to Marathon. He looked around suspiciously, noting that the only other customer was a regular who seemed to be talking to himself while filling his tank. Suddenly, the regular turned and smiled, revealing he had been humming along to an old radio show. ‘Morning!’ he said cheerfully. The delivery driver relaxed, realizing it was just another day at Marathon—where even the customers kept you company.’

4. At midnight, when even the late-night trucks were slowing down, a delivery driver pulled up to Marathon. The pumps clicked ominously as he filled his tank, and then something unusual happened—his car radio tuned itself to a local station broadcasting nothing but old-time jokes. The jokes were so corny that the driver started laughing out loud. His neighbor, who was filling up next to him, turned around with a smile and said, ‘Hey, glad you’re enjoying yourself!’ The driver replied, ‘It’s not me—it’s just Marathon playing old-time pranks again.’ They both laughed, shook hands, and drove off into the night, knowing they’d probably never see each other—or Marathon—again.