Pull a 200,000-pound plane.
Make a real impact in Calgary.
Plane Pull brings workplace teams together for an unforgettable challenge that demonstrates the power of community.
Teams fundraise for United Way of Calgary and Area leading up to the event, then hit the tarmac to compete for three awards: most funds raised, fastest plane pull and best team spirit!
Just like the plane on the tarmac, challenges like financial hardship, isolation and barriers to opportunity can feel too heavy to carry alone. But when people pull together, even the heaviest obstacles can be moved.
Returning in 2026 with presenting sponsor UPS, Plane Pull combines teamwork, connection and local impact in one powerful experience, showing what is possible when a community pulls together.
One plane. Hundreds of people. Countless lives impacted.
Event at a glance
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Location: 22 Aero Drive NE, Calgary, AB
Team size: Each team can register up to 20 members, but only 15 people can pull the plane with at least four members of the opposite gender.
Early bird registration: The first 20 teams who register before July 20, 2026 will be able to choose their pull time and will be entered to win 15 single-day passes to the Calgary Folk Music Festival, awarded to one winning team.
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026.
Team registration goal: $2,250 per team.
Let’s pull together
When your team pulls, you’re pulling Calgary forward.
You’re helping people move from poverty to stability, access critical supports and build the connections they need to thrive.
Why it matters:
- 47% of Albertans are just $200 away from financial hardship
- 1 in 4 Calgarians struggle to meet basic needs
- 33% of Calgarians rated their mental health as only fair or poor
- Nearly 1 in 4 Calgarians say they don’t feel a sense of belonging
How it works
Getting started is simple.
- Register your team
- Start fundraising
- Build momentum and team spirit
- Pull the plane on event day
- Celebrate your impact
Still wondering how it all works? Visit our FAQ to get the details.
Ready, set… pull. What happens when a city comes together for local change
See you on the tarmac!
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