Publix Super Markets, Inc. is an American supermarket chain based in Lakeland, Florida. Publix has operations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. It employs over 140,000 people at its 1,086 retail locations, cooking schools, corporate offices, eight grocery distribution centers, and nine Publix brand manufacturing facilities. The manufacturing facilities produce its dairy, deli, bakery, and other food products.
The Columbia region’s beautiful southern scenery serves as the backdrop for the inaugural 2012 Columbia SC Marathon. Famous for reaching tip top temperatures during the late summer months, springtime in Columbia proves to be the perfect, moderate temperature for runners to enjoy this all paved, road race. Having not held a marathon since the Women’s US Olympic Team Trials in 2000, the City of Columbia is set to host its first marathon in 12 years.