Race Across the World season 5: Release date, route and news
It's coming back!

There is just a day to go before Race Across the World returns for an exciting fifth season as a new cohort of teams go on the adventure of a lifetime.
Starting off at The Great Wall of China, the five duos will embark on a 14,000km race through China, Nepal and India, all in the hopes of getting their hands on the £20,000 prize money.
This year's teams consist of sisters Elizabeth and Letitia, former married couple Yin and Gaz, brothers Brian and Melvyn, teenage couple Fin and Sioned and mother and son Caroline and Tom.
But who will make it to the checkpoints first? As we wait to find out read on for everything you need to know about Race Across the World season 5.
Will there be a Race Across the World season 5?
Yes! Race Across the World was recommissioned for a fifth season, and applications to take part were open earlier this year!
As explained on the BBC website: "We are now accepting applications for the next series of Race Across the World. This experience is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned traveller or total novice.
"We want to hear what undertaking a trip like this would mean to you, and with a cash prize at stake, what lengths you would go to to win."
Race Across the World 2025 release date

Race Across the World is back and the BBC has confirmed it will return on Wednesday 23rd April at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
Is there a confirmed route for Race Across the World season 5?
Yes. The route for Race Across the World season 5 will see the teams begin at The Great Wall of China before travelling 14,000 kilometre to reach the finish line in Kanniyakumari, the southernmost tip of India.
Is there a trailer for Race Across the World season 5?
While there isn't a full-length trailer, there is a 10-second clip to get fans excited.
You can watch it below.
Race Across the World returns to BBC One and iPlayer on Wednesday 23rd April at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.