Operation Half Pint moved their 5K race to downtown Lima and added a holiday theme.
LIMA, OHIO (WLIO) - Operation Half Pint moved their 5K race to downtown Lima and added a holiday theme. Around 200 people took part in their Christmas in July 5K.
The Half Pint is a half-scale model of the M1A2 Abrams Battle Tank that is made in Lima.
The Half Pint is a half-scale model of the M1A2 Abrams Battle Tank that is made in Lima. The miniature version is used in various parades and events around the area. Operation Half Pint is a group that aims to support the workers at Joint Systems Manufacturing Center, who produce the world's finest battle tank and in keeping with the Christmas theme, some of the proceeds will be helping a local organization around the holidays.
“We are really excited because this year we are partnering with the Allen County Veteran Service Commission. So, this year it is all about the veterans, and a lot of the proceeds will be going to their Christmas Cheer event in December. So, with the money from this race, we will be purchasing toys and helping them out quite a bit,” says Melissa Amstutz, Run Director.
"This year it is all about the veterans, and a lot of the proceeds will be going to their Christmas Cheer event in December."
Awards were presented to the top three finishers in each age group, and the person with the best Christmas spirit outfit and participants also got a t-shirt and medal for running.
