WorldWide IDEA's Idita-Read

Idita-Read.org is an online reading-incentive event for K-12 students that mirrors Alaska's annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Suitable for all reading levels.

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See which Teams have already signed up for the race!

On the Trail 2,546

Trail Leaders

Name Team Mileage
Marlee D.K-Saints1,111
Emily F.Little Os1,110
Abby D.DaySpring Book Mushers1,105
Kaye G.Team Ley1,097
Simon S.The Snow Racers1,091

A Big Thank You! to the following Team Sponsors

Want to sponsor a team?

»» — Free team member openings on multiple teams, including the Special Athletes team for any developmentally delayed students. Complete the Sign-up Form to learn more and join in the race!

»» (award-winning children's author) — Team (MT): The Snow Racers

»» — Teams (WA): The Slushers, The Nerd Heard, and The Terminators

Explore the Iditarod Trail

Recent Book Reviews

Total Reviews 3,149

2010 Race: March 6 - April 30; Training Opens: February 1

THE RACE IS ON!

Teams can still join the race — subscribe now & get started

Total Race Mileage

1,209,812

Event Blog

Mushers Continue Pushing to Nome, Finishers Start Trailing In

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

This morning, Lance Mackey leads the Iditarod race pack with others close behind him as they make their way to White Mountain. Just two more checkpoints to go until Nome! Meanwhile, the rest of the Iditarod's 50-plus racers are spread across the Yukon River basin to Ruby.

Of course, "winning" the race would be cool. But, no matter who finishes first, ultimately, it is the making and finishing the journey that makes the difference to each musher — what an awesome feeling!

Similar to the real Iditarod race, finishing the online Idita-Read is a celebration — knowing that you completed a challenging feat. Since the race began more than a week ago, 130 mushers have reached Nome and crossed the Finish Line. Nearly 2,500 more mushers are hot on the trail, with more joining the rush every day.... read complete entry