Start date and teams confirmed for Race Across the World series 6
The popular show will return in the coming months
Last updated 19th Mar 2026
So far there's been five series and three celebrity editions of BBC entertainment show Race Across The World, and it seems it's not stopping any time soon! As well as being renewed for a sixth series, applications are also now open for series seven!
Ahead of the sixth series hitting our screens, the BBC has now shared the first teaser trailer, as the five pairs race from the familiarities of Europe all the way to the uncharted edges of Mongolia.
Here's everything you need to know about Race Across The World series six.
When is it on TV?
Bosses have now confirmed series six will begin at 8pm on Thursday 2nd April, with weekly episodes every Thursday night.
Is there a trailer?
Yes! The first teaser trailer for Race Across The World series six was released on Sunday 15th March. The 40-second clip is captioned with 'No flights. No phones. No safety net... Let the race begin. 🗺️', showing snippets of this year's pairs racing across the world.
Check out the trailer below:
What is the route?
In what is being described as the 'toughest journey yet', this year's teams will travel more than 12,000km across Europe and Asia – their route carving through multiple distinctive countries including Italy, Greece, Türkiye, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and finishing on the shores of Lake Khövsgöl, in northern Mongolia.
Who are the contestants?
Five teams have now been revealed for series six, including:
Jo and Kush - Best friends
Katie and Harrison - Siblings
Andrew and Molly - Father and daughter
Puja and Roshni - Cousins
Mark and Margo - In-laws
How many episodes?
Series six will include nine episodes, the biggest from any series!
What is the prize?
The winning pair will win a cash prize of £20,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for the sixth series of Race Across The World are now closed, but bosses are now looking for contestants for the seventh series.
Find out more about applications right here.
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