Fall 2021

Raleigh-Durham
International Airport

The Plane Pull is one of SONC’s signature fundraising special events involving up to 400 participants who raise over $100,000 annually for SONC. We want to thank our presenting sponsor Credit Suisse along with our long-time partners RDU International Airport, UPS, and American Airlines for the time and attention given to planning the Plane Pull, which was originally scheduled for April 2020 but postponed due to the outbreak of the pandemic. We will look forward to a time in 2021 when we might have a safer opportunity to bring everyone together for the event.

What’s a Plane Pull?

The Plane Pull® is a unique team building activity for groups. It requires participants to come together as a team to achieve a very daunting task — pull an airplane 25 feet! Five-person teams will compete to see who can pull a 30,000-pound plane the fastest! Participants must be at least 14 years old to compete. Each five-person team must raise a minimum of $800 total by the event date.

Please note that in the case of event cancellation due to inclement weather or other reasons, no refund will be provided.

HOW?

Five-person teams will compete to see who can pull a 30,000-pound plane 25 feet the fastest!

Things to know

Age: Participants must be a minimum of 14 years old. All individuals under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a legal guardian in person at the event at registration.

Prizes

Top Fundraising Team
Top Fundraising Individual
Top Event T-Shirt
Top Team Spirit T-Shirt
Fastest Pull Time

Make a Team

Make a team of five people! Teams are welcome to create a t-shirt and fun team name. Teams must raise a minimum of $800 for Special Olympics North Carolina by the event date.