Fifty years after its debut, the Pole Pedal Paddle returns tomorrow, uniting Bend’s community for a unique multi-sport challenge and a major fundraiser for youth athletics. The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation, which benefits from the event, currently serves around 800 young athletes, offering programs in snow sports and cycling. Seven-time elite division winner Marshall Greene highlights the spirit of the event as a celebration of Bend’s active lifestyle. Due to minimal snowfall, this year’s race features running instead of skiing. The competition kicks off at 9:15 a.m. at Mt. Bachelor, with festivities continuing at River Bend Park.