The Pole Pedal Paddle is one of the most anticipated events in Central Oregon and the 50th annual event is set to take place on May 16th, 2026. The PPP is one of the largest fundraisers for Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation, which provides life-changing athletic programs to over 800 athletes annually. The Pole Pedal Paddle takes you from Mt. Bachelor to Bend, where individuals, duos, or teams will complete alpine and Nordic skiing, biking, paddling, and running. Kendall Central Oregon is a proud sponsor and competitor of this event! Our Kendall staff has started training and will be ready to rock on, registering five different teams, on May 16th for the Apline Ski, 6 km skate ski, 22-mile bike ride, 5-mile run, 1.5 mile kayak, and finish with almost a one-mile sprint! Are you planning on competing with us?
If you are interested in supporting the PPP but are unable to participate, volunteer sign-ups are now open! It takes hundreds of dedicated community members to show up the week of PPP to make the magic happen. All volunteer opportunities can be viewed here: https://mtbachelorsportseducationfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/
For more information on the Pole Pedal Paddle, visit https://pppbend.com/
