2026 Smile Generation Plane Pull presented by United Airlines

Important Event Day Details

EVENT ADDRESS & PARKING:
United Airlines Hangar (27300 East 98th Ave. Denver, CO 80249) at Denver International Airport. Free parking is available at the United Airlines hangar. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Explorers will be there to help direct you. A limited number of ADA spaces will be reserved near the hangar.

EVENT TIMELINE

9:00 AM: Registration opens. Check the team lineup for your registration window.

10:00 AM: Opening Ceremony on the Tarmac

10:15 AM: Plane Pull begins. Check the team lineup for your pull time

11:00 AM: After Pull Party at Danico Brewing Begins

3:00 PM: Event ends (when the last team pulls)

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

  • Waivers are required. Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian present to sign or bring a signed waiver. You can print your waiver here or we will have plenty on site to sign tomorrow.
  • Bring a water bottle. Water will be available for refills.
  • Spectators are welcome and do not need to sign a waiver, just come on in and join the fun.
  • Ask your team captain where your team is meeting to ensure you are in one place and ready to pull.
  • Review the event map.
  • Review the Event Guide.
  • Gloves will be on site for all participants.

AFTER PULL PARTY

After your pull, head to Danico Brewing for the After Pull Party. They’re donating 15% of food and beverage sales to Special Olympics Colorado, so grab your team and keep celebrating!

And don’t forget to visit the Departure Lounge, sponsored by SUNCOR, for treats, giveaways, and vendors and the Food Court, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, for hot dogs! If you and your team raised $10,000 or more, you will also have access to the VIP Lounge, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. Your team captains will have your wristbands!

WEATHER

Colorado weather can be unpredictable, so check the forecast before you head out and be sure to sign up for event text notifications to receive important updates about any weather. (Please note that according to DEN policy, participants will be directed to seek shelter inside the hangar if there is lightning within 5 miles of the airport. The event will resume after 10 minutes of the last strike.)