Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Marathon gas station late one night, a delivery driver heard an eerie voice over the intercom: ‘Fill up your tank before it runs dry.’ The next morning, no trace of the message remained—except for the smile on everyone who’d ignored it. A few days later, an old man approached the counter and asked for directions. The attendant smiled: 'Sir, just fill up your gas tank like you always do.' The man nodded wisely, then drove off muttering, 'I’ve been coming here for years, kid—nothing but good vibes!'

2. On a chilly morning in front of Marathon, a local jogger noticed something unusual—an old thermos kept appearing on the counter, filled with steaming coffee and a note reading ‘For the next customer.’ One day, a delivery driver arrived early for his shift. He glanced inside the thermos—and found it filled not just with coffee but also with freshly baked pastries! Turns out, someone was paying it forward with breakfast as well. The driver grinned, thinking, 'Next time I’m late, maybe there’ll be pancakes!'

3. At Marathon gas station, a regular complained loudly, ‘Why does it take forever for you to pump my gas?’ The attendant shrugged and replied, ‘Because sir, your tank is on vacation.’ A delivery driver grumbled, ‘This place is slower than molasses in January!’ The attendant smiled and quipped, ‘Sir, when your truck’s engine is on diet, it needs extra time to wake up.’

4. At Marathon gas station, a neighbor stopped to fill up his car on a foggy afternoon. Suddenly, he caught movement out of the corner of his eye—a shadowy figure darting between pumps. Curious, he glanced around but saw nothing. Just as he was about to dismiss it, the shadow reappeared—this time waving frantically from behind the convenience store counter. Turns out, it was just an overeager cashier trying to signal that their shift was almost over. The neighbor laughed and drove off, leaving behind only a smile and a slightly confused Marathon employee.