In all, 2,922 racers competed — as individuals or members of teams — in the 2012 PPP. The Pole Pedal Paddle, sponsored by U.S. Bank, is a fundraiser for the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation. The multisport race is made up of six stages, for a total course distance of about 34 miles.

1. Alpine skiing

A 200-foot uphill sprint through snow to skis and snowboards, and a race down a gated course on the Leeway Run at Mt. Bachelor ski area.

2. Nordic skiing

An 8-kilometer loop along the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center trails, first skirting the Bachelor parking lot and then finishing at the Nordic Center. Both skating and classic techniques are allowed.

3. Cycling

A 22-mile mostly downhill ride along Century Drive from Mount Bachelor to Colorado Avenue in Bend.

4. Running

A 5-mile run along Century Drive and the Deschutes River Trail to the boat exchange near Riverbend Park.

5. Paddling

A 1½-mile paddle in a kayak or canoe (or other PPP-approved watercraft) on the Deschutes River, including upstream and downstream sections.

6. Sprinting

A half-mile run from the paddle finish along a paved path and grass to the finish at the Les Schwab Amphitheater.