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2026 Dulles Plane Pull

Everything You Need to Know

Here's all the info that you need to participate, raise funds, earn incentives and more!

1. Register

  • You've already registered; you're off to a great start!
  • Now get people to join your team! 25 strong members will pull that plane!

*Don't forget! All team members are required to register for the event prior to event day.

2. Start Fundraising

  • Update your fundraising page to let friends and family know why you're participating
  • Share your fundraising page with friends and family in emails and on social media

3. Take Your Fundraising Sky High

  • When your team raises a combined total of $2,500 or more, you will be officially on the ropes and are eligible to receive 25 event hats. More importantly, you will able to select your pull time. 
  • When your team raises a combined $7,500 by July 1, you will be eligible to earn your team event shirts to include a customized logo on the back. 

4. Train For the Plane Pull 

  • Leading up to the Plane Pull be sure to work on flexing your arm and fundraising muscules. Don't forget to connect with your athlete coach for motivation!

5. Join us August 22

  • Make sure to connect with you team captain leading up to the event to confirm your arrival and pull times.
  • Gather as a team well in advance of your pull time somewhere inside gate and proceed to check in (by the pull planes) as a group so each individual can check in prior to your pull time.
  • Pack light as no bags will be allowed through event security. Don't worry, we will have water for teams post pull and many food vendors on site

7. Share Pictures and videos using #2026DullesPlanePull