PLANE PULL

We see the need.
Together, let’s move the impossible.

Register your team
A plane with a sign in front that reads, ``Together, let's move the impossible.``

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, farthest 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
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
Team registration goal: $2,250 per team

Register your team
A plane pull team cheering.
A team pulling a plane.

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.

  1. Register your team
  2. Start fundraising
  3. Build momentum and team spirit
  4. Pull the plane on event day
  5. 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!

Plane Pull. Together, let's move the impossible.

In support of

United Way of Calgary and Area logo

Presented by

UPS logo
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