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Updates by Kersch, Event Coordinator

2010 Race Wrap-up

Monday, May 24, 2010

Teachers and students have been tying up the last loose ends of the school year as the spring term yields to summer break. The Idita-Read.org crew has also been wrapping up some final details over . Our Team Managers have reported the success of their event-end celebrations and many have also provided us with some helpful feedback so that we can make Idita-Read.org even better for 2011. Thanks to everyone for their enthusiasm and dedication!

Meanwhile, I have compiled the 2010 race statistics:

• Participating students: 3,299 (20% more than last year!)
• Teams: 151
• Total race mileage (minutes reading): 3,160,036 (33% more than last year!)
• Total Book Reviews: 1,883
• Regions represented: 29 U.S. states + 5 countries

Furthermore, about 5% more participants reached the Finish Line during the 2010 race than last year. I think that was due to... read complete entry