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Join us at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport for fun and fitness as we host the Law Enforcement Torch Run with their famous Plane Pull and 5k Run the Runway events!
We are looking for food trucks/trailers to setup at this awesome event to sell and serve food to both the participants and to the spectators.
Setup time is 7-8am
EVENT DETAILS...
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PULLING FOR A PURPOSE
Starts at Noon.
Pulling for a Purpose Plane Pull brings together members of law enforcement, local community members, Unified Clubs and Special Olympic supporters challenging each other for the fastest time of pulling a REAL AIRPLANE! The entry fees support special
There are two ways to enter:
TEAMS
Teams can be up to 10 people. Each team will pull a Gulfstream IV jet plane weighing approximately 40,000 lbs for a distance of 50 feet. The team with the best pull time wins!
Cost per team – $500 to participate
INDIVIDUAL
We will also offer single plane pulls.
$50 entry fee per person
The single person aircraft is a Piper Aztec that weights approximately 3500 lbs. Each competitor will pull the plane for 25 feet, and one person will walk away with the prize for the fastest time!
PRIZES
Fastest Pulling Team
Most Team Spirit
Top Fundraising Team
Top Fundraising Individual
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5K ON THE RUNWAY
Starts at 9am
We’ll kick off the day with a 5k (see what we did there?)! Runners will navigate a course laid out for a timed 5k run that takes up and back on the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport’s pristine runway 5/23!
Runners will start at 9AM sharp, and all participants will receive a t-shirt and participation medal.
COST
$50 per person
PRIZES
Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
Location
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport
750 Airport Rd
Sparta, TN 38583 US