Dulles Plane Pull

✈️ 86 teams. $600,000 raised. Thousands of volunteers and supporters.

The Dulles Plane Pull at Washington Dulles International Airport was record-breaking this year! 💪 Thanks to every team who took on the ropes and everyone who came out to cheer, volunteer, and support the athletes of Special Olympics Virginia.

See the full results and check where your team stacked up: https://www.specialolympicsva.org/plane-pull/dulles-plane-pull-award-winners

Grab your sunglasses 😎 The Dulles Day Plane Pull is this Saturday (Gates open at 10AM) and the weather is looking perfect with sunny skies in the 80s all afternoon.

Big thanks to Brian van de Graaff and 7News DC for the forecast. They will be on site Saturday, so make sure to stop by and say hello. Bring your crew, invite your neighbors, and come be part of one of the most unique events in the region.

Every pull supports Special Olympics Virginia athletes!

📢 Plane Pull teams, your pull times are now live!

Check when your team hits the runway here: 👉 specialolympicsva.org/pull-times

And don’t forget to review all final logistics so you’re ready for Saturday: ✈️ specialolympicsva.org/plane-pull/plane-pull-final-logistics

✈️ FINAL BOARDING CALL!

Is your team ready to make a statement on the tarmac?

Raise $7,500 by TOMORROW (Friday, August 1) and you'll unlock official event shirts customized with your team’s logo on the back.

Let’s finish strong — make that push! 💪

✈️ Keep the momentum going.

The Dulles 5K/10K on the Runway is officially open for registration!

Two weeks after the Plane Pull, you’ll have the chance to run on an active runway at Dulles International Airport — an experience few can claim, and one that benefits Special Olympics Virginia athletes.

🛫 Don’t wait. Sign up now:

Dulles 5K/10K on the Runway The Dulles 5K/10K on the Runway is on Saturday September 27, 2025. It includes the following events: 5K and 10K.

80 teams and thousands of pullers joined us on the tarmac for the 2024 Dulles Plane Pull! Together, we raised $580,000 to support Special Olympics Virginia. 💪

A huge thank you to Washington Dulles International Airport for hosting the event and to FedEx and United for providing the planes that made this event possible. ✈️👏

Top Honors go to: 🏆 Most Money Raised: Fauquier County Sheriff's Office
🏃‍♂️ Fastest Pull: Chesapeake Sheriff's Office

Full results: https://www.specialolympicsva.org/plane-pull/2024-official-plane-pull-results

Raising Cane's 🍗and pulling planes ✈️! 15% of net sales will benefit Special Olympics Virginia from noon to 6 pm Sept. 14 - this Saturday - at the 45545 Dulles Eastern Plaza location if you let them know at the register you're there to support us! 😋

Chesapeake Sheriff's Office showing why they’ve won the Dulles Plane Pull 14 years in a row! 💪 Who's ready to take on the champs this year? We know there's some serious competition out there – let's see if any team can break their streak.

Not pulling this year? No problem! We still need amazing volunteers to help make the Dulles Plane Pull a huge success and support the athletes of Special Olympics Virginia. 🙌

Whether you're a pro at cheering on teams, helping with logistics, or just want to get involved, we need you! It's a fun-filled day for an incredible cause, and your support makes a huge difference.

Sign up now and be a part of this epic event!
👉 https://www.specialolympicsva.org/volunteer-at-plane-pull 👈

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our Partners! 🌟

We couldn't pull it off without the incredible support of our partners! Because of their dedication, we're able to host the 2024 Plane Pull and raise crucial funds for the amazing athletes of Special Olympics Virginia. 💪✈️

Each and every one of you helps make our mission possible, and we are so grateful for your generosity and commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and community building.

Special thanks to:
✈️ United Airlines
🌍 Dulles International Airport
🔌 Cisco
🚚 FedEx
🏢 AWS InCommunities
🔭 Leidos
☁️ LeaseWeb
📦 Amazon
✈️ Collins Aerospace
📱 Enterprise Mobility
🏥 Patient First
♻️ 123 Junk
🏨 The Westin, Washington Dulles Airport
🛠️ Olympia Moving & Storage
📺 ABC 7
🎙️ ESPN 630/WMAL

Let’s keep pushing forward and make this the best Plane Pull yet! 🚀