• About

    Find Your Local Program

    Special Olympics Indiana energizes athletes by organizing 10 dynamic Areas, each led by dedicated volunteers to support County Programs and host exciting regional competitions. Athletes thrive in vibrant community events, competing in various meets to earn their place in state-level championships.
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    Our Initiatives

    Engage with athletes and volunteers across Indiana through our different Initiatives.

    About us

    Special Olympics Indiana engages and energizes athletes and volunteers throughout Indiana.

  • Competitions

    Next up, State Basketball!

    Basketball is one of the most popular sports offered in our program. The State Basketball Tournaments bring together men, women and youth from across Indiana for two weekends of competition.
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    State Competitions & Beyond

    Special Olympics Indiana hosts a variety of state-level competitions year round and participates in a different national or global competition each year.

  • Athletes

    Become An Athlete

    Join Special Olympics Indiana, where 19,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities compete year-round in over 20 sports, enhancing fitness, showcasing courage, and sharing joy. Our Unified Sports® program fosters teamwork and inclusion by uniting athletes with and without disabilities. Be a part of something extraordinary!
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  • Volunteer

    Explore Volunteer Opportunities

    Whether you volunteer year-round, seasonally, or for just one event, you'll create unforgettable moments and make a significant impact. Support over 19,000 athletes to encourage their growth and foster meaningful connections.
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  • Special Events
  • Ways to Give

    Featured Fundraiser

    Runners
    Law Enforcement Torch Run

Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025

Plane Pull® Challenge

About the plane pull

Join Our Epic Fundraiser!

Teams of up to 15 people take on an 82-ton Boeing 757 jetliner in a massive game of tug-of-war in our largest single-day fundraiser. During the Plane Pull® Challenge, teams compete to pull an aircraft across a 12-foot track. The fastest teams in each division will earn a trophy and ultimate bragging rights!

The Physics of a Plane Pull

2024 By the Numbers

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teams

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70

volunteers

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108

raised

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$166,000

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Help Our Athletes Soar

Each team’s goal is to raise at least $1,200 in pledges (an average of $100 per person). Team captains will register each team’s name, each team member completes their registration and a personal fundraising page. Final rosters will be due on event day. All donations will automatically be added to your team total. Keep an eye on the leaderboard — prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers. 
All funds raised through the Plane Pull Challenge support our more than 19,000 athletes as well as our organization’s efforts to end discrimination and empower people with intellectual disabilities across the state of Indiana. 

Teams running around with arms out like a plane

Fun for Everyone

Check out some photos from past years’ Plane Pull Challenges.

Group pulling a plane by rope
Team cheering at pull plane event
Kids getting ready to pull a plane by rope. Smiling girl in front.
Group pulling plane by rope. Plane in distance, Image focused on the people.
Group of men pulling a plan by rope. One man wearing a bear head costume.
Mostly kid group pulling a plane by rope.
Group posing at the Plane Pull event. One man in bear costume.
Group of people in blue tee shirts pulling a plane by rope.
Group in blue tee shirts pulling a plane by rope.

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