Marathon Gas

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Marathon Gas, where long waits are as common as long lines, a delivery driver once noticed something peculiar. While filling up his truck one night, he kept glancing at the old clock above the cash register. The hands seemed to move backward for a split second before returning to normal. Was it just his imagination, or had time itself taken a detour? Curious, he mentioned it to no one but a neighbor who happened to be filling up next day. Together they watched the clock again and again, only to discover that the old mechanism was simply stuck in reverse mode during cold nights. From then on, Marathon Gas became known not just for its long waits, but also for its quirky time-telling habit—making customers feel like they were always running late, even when they weren’t.

2. At Marathon Gas, where customers often fall asleep in their cars during endless waits, an old man named Mr. Jenkins started showing up every morning before dawn. Nobody knew why he came so early until one day, while filling up his truck, he struck up a conversation with the night attendant. Turns out, Mr. Jenkins was just there to catch the best deals on coffee and pastries. Every morning, after refilling his tank, he'd buy two doughnuts—one for himself and one for the night attendant. Soon enough, Marathon Gas became more than just a gas station; it turned into a neighborhood hangout where everyone stopped by for a chat and a treat. Now, whenever someone falls asleep waiting for gas, they wake up to the smell of fresh-brewed coffee and wonder if maybe Mr. Jenkins is still lurking somewhere nearby.

3. At Marathon Gas, where customers sometimes spend more time waiting than filling up, an odd smell began wafting through the air one foggy morning. A regular noticed it first—an intoxicating scent of freshly brewed coffee, strong enough to wake even the sleepiest drivers. The aroma was so powerful that a delivery driver parked his truck mid-fill and rushed inside for a cup. Word spread quickly among neighbors, who started pulling over just for the coffee. Soon, Marathon Gas became known not for its fuel but for its free brew—and everyone agreed it was worth the wait.

4. At Marathon Gas, where customers sometimes spend more time waiting than filling up, an old man complained to the attendant: ‘I could’ve driven across Texas and back before you filled my tank!’ The attendant smiled and replied, 'Sir, Marathon Gas is not just for your car—we’re here for your patience too!' A delivery driver chimed in from behind, ‘Yeah, and while you wait, why don’t you grab a free cup of coffee from our neighbors down the road?’ The old man grumbled good-naturedly, shaking his head with a smile.