United Parcel Service (UPS) is the world's largest package delivery company and a provider of supply chain management solutions.[3] The global logistics company is headquartered in the city of Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States, which is a part of the Greater Atlanta metropolitan area.
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.