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Updates by Kersch, Event Coordinator

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