How to apply for Race Across the World 2026? Deadline and process explained
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ground.newsHere’s the latest on Race Across the World (worldwide race) for 2026.
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Route and timing: The 2026 series features an expansive east-to-west route that includes Italy, Greece, Türkiye, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia, with the race starting in late March/early April 2026 and continuing through several episodes into May. This route is described as the “toughest yet” due to length, elevation, and climate changes [Radio Times: Race Across the World 2026 route][Tech Advisor: Race Across the World series 6 starts tonight] [TV Guide UK: Race Across the World 2026 start dates], and official program guides have highlighted Mongolia as a final stage checkpoint [Tech Advisor summary].
- Source notes: Multiple outlets summarized the announced route and premiere timing for 2026, including Radio Times and Tech Advisor, which aligns with BBC’s press materials around the Series 6 kickoff in early April 2026 [Radio Times][Tech Advisor][TV Guide UK].
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Teams to watch: Series 6 features five two-person teams with diverse backgrounds (familial teams, friends, and mentor pairs). Examples repeatedly listed include Jo & Kush, Katie & Harrison, Molly & Andrew, Puja & Roshni, and Mark & Margo, reflecting the familiar mix of first-time contestants and returning viewers’ favorites in recent seasons [TV Guide UK: Race Across the World 2026 – teams] [BBC/press previews summarized by outlets].
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Episode pacing and air dates: The show typically airs weekly, with Episode 1 around early April 2026 and subsequent episodes through May 2026. Listings from TV outlets indicate Episode airings near weekly Thursdays at 8pm GMT, continuing through late May as per episode schedules published by multiple outlets [Tech Advisor: episode list], [Digital Spy-style previews summarized by outlets], and local listings recap in early April 2026 [TV Guide UK: start dates].
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How to watch: The program remains a BBC One production with availability on BBC iPlayer in regions where the show streams. Most coverage emphasizes UK broadcast windows and online catch-up options, with guides often including how to watch from abroad (if eligible) via BBC platforms or regional equivalents [Liverpool Echo and TV Guide coverage].
If you’d like, I can pull the exact episode-by-episode schedule, confirm the latest contestant pair names, or summarize route checkpoints and likely climate challenges for the current leg. I can also provide a compact timeline of air dates and where to watch in your time zone.