About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Marathon gas station late one night, a regular noticed something odd—every time he filled up, his car’s odometer seemed to reset itself to zero. Finally, curious neighbors and even the local mechanic stopped by for their own fill-ups. Soon enough, everyone in town knew that Marathon was more than just a gas station—it was a place where cars got not only fuel but also fresh starts!
2. At Marathon gas station, an early-morning delivery driver found something curious in the employee breakroom fridge—a jar labeled ‘Free Samples’ but filled with mystery snacks nobody recognized. Curious, he opened it and discovered a mix of stale chips, melted candy bars, and a note scribbled in pencil: 'For when you feel like snacking, but too lazy to drive to the store.' Turns out, it was just the local neighborhood’s secret potluck stash.
3. At Marathon gas station, a little boy pointed excitedly at the pump display, whispering to his dad, ‘Dad, look! The price just changed from $4.99 to $4.88—and it’s doing it again!’ The father smiled and said, ‘Son, that’s not the price changing—those are gallons!’ The boy thought for a moment then grinned, realizing his mistake. From then on, whenever they stopped at Marathon, he’d proudly announce, ‘Look Dad, I get more gas now!’ A nearby delivery driver chuckled, shaking his head with a smile.
4. At Marathon gas station, a morning jogger heard something unusual over the PA system: ‘If you see a unicorn near Pump 7, it’s just our new promotional mascot. Please don’t panic.’ A delivery driver pulled up and asked curiously, ‘Is that really a unicorn?’ The attendant smiled, ‘No, sir, just our way of keeping things interesting.’ Later that day, a neighbor stopped in and whispered, ‘I saw him too!’ Everyone laughed, knowing Marathon was the place where fantasy meets fuel.