The Plane Pull raises funds and awareness for more than 8,200 Special Olympics Minnesota athletes. Don’t miss the fun as teams of up to 8 people compete to pull a Delta jet a distance of 25 feet across the tarmac in the fastest time!

Event registration

To participate, each team must raise at least $1,000 in pledges. All funds raised by the event will benefit Special Olympics Minnesota.

Online fundraising

Through the registration process, you’ll be able to create your own Plane Pull webpage. Register today and start collecting pledges online. Each donation will automatically be added to your Plane Pull team total.

NEW THIS YEAR: All participants who raise $150 on their page will receive a Plane Pull Travel Pack in addition to the event T-shirt, and participants who raise $300+ will receive a Plane Pull tumbler!

Location

MSP International Airport
7109 Longfellow Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55450
map & directions

Event parking is located on-site and is FREE!

Schedule of events

This year, teams will compete against others in their division, and each division will have their own pull times. Pull times listed below are subject to change based on final numbers. Please plan to arrive approximately 45 minutes before your pull time to get checked in and ready for your first pull.

8 a.m.  – Registration opens
9 a.m.  – Airport Division
10:15 a.m.  – Gyms/Fitness Division
11:25 a.m.  – Public Safety Division
12:35 p.m.  – Corporate Division
1:45 p.m.  – Unified Division
2:55 p.m.  – Other Division

Spectators

The Plane Pull is a family friendly event that’s open to the public; everyone’s welcome! All spectators will need to check in at the event entrance. Entertainment will be provided throughout the day.