CNN 10 The Iditarod begins: Mushers, sled dogs take off on 1,000-mile journey
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Mar 9, 2026 Coverage of deadly tornadoes and the damage they left across the central US. A pop quiz about which state has the longest coastline and why. The history and grueling route of the 1,000-mile dogsled race and its legendary sled dogs. New sunflower-inspired solar panels that track and clean themselves to boost efficiency. Gorilla trekking in Uganda and programs that fund conservation.
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Follow Local Severe Weather Alerts
- Monitor and respect local severe weather alerts and follow safety guidelines.
- Severe storms produced 26 tornadoes across six states with at least eight fatalities, underscoring the importance of preparedness.
Iditarod Is A Living Historical Endurance Race
- The Iditarod remains a grueling, historically rooted 1,000-mile test of endurance for mushers and sled dogs.
- The race traces the 1925 lifesaving serum run to Nome, varies in length (last year 1,128 miles), and can take over two weeks to finish.
Reporter Joined The Mushing Experience
- Victor Blackwell joined the coverage and even tried mushing, bringing a personal angle to the Iditarod story.
- The segment framed the event through on-the-ground reporting and experience testing mushing skills firsthand.