Join the Travis Mills Foundation for an unforgettable day of strength, teamwork, and community spirit at the 2026 Plane Pull ® on Saturday, Sep. 26, at Portland International Jetport, Portland, ME.
Hosted by Northeast Air, 45 teams will compete to pull a 70-ton 757 FedEx plane across 20 feet of tarmac in the fastest time. This is a unique opportunity to challenge yourself, bond with your team, and have fun while impacting the lives of the post-9/11 recalibrated veteran families served year-round by the Travis Mills Foundation.
Teams are comprised of 20 pullers, BUT you are encouraged to register up to 25 team members in case someone cannot participate at the last minute. All teams must raise $2,500 to pull the plane.
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Whether you’re pulling with friends, family, or coworkers, the Plane Pull is all about teamwork and supporting our nation’s heroes. Together, we can achieve something incredible!
In 2025, sponsors and team members raised $200,000 to support the Travis Mills Foundation Mission!
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 2026 Travis Mills Foundation Plane Pull®
Type — Running
10:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Portland.
Learn more about the host city, Portland.
Portland is on a peninsula in Casco Bay on the Southern Maine coast approximately 100 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. It has more than 65,000 inhabitants, making it the largest city in Maine. Portland is a small seaside city with a high concentration of shops, restaurants, museums, galleries, tours and many things to see and do. Many people commute to Portland to work, and the city's population significantly increases in the summertime.
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