Race Across The World Trailer Sparks Hunt for New Contestants as Europe-to-Mongolia Route Promises ‘Extremes’
The series race across the world has dropped a new teaser for its sixth run, charting an east-to-west challenge from Europe to the “uncharted edges” of Mongolia, while former champions describe the experience as “surreal and life-changing” and the production seeks fresh pairs to take part.
Trailer Teases Europe-to-Mongolia Route and a ‘Journey of Extremes’
The latest preview sets up a vast route that pushes five teams beyond the familiarities of Europe toward Mongolia, with the show’s trademark constraints firmly in place: no flights, no phones, no internet and a shoestring budget. The clip bills a “journey of extremes, ” intercut with shots of competitors trudging through snow, riding on horseback, jumping from boats and trying to hitch lifts, as city bustle gives way to the wilds.
On-screen lines frame the adventure — “The further they go, the closer they’ll get” — alongside participants calling it “an adventure. ” The teaser reinforces the format’s brutal simplicity: “No flights. No phones. No safety net… Let the race begin!” While the overall path is set, the departure location remains under wraps.
Former Winners Say the Challenge Was Transformative
Cathie Rowe, 50, and Tricia Sail, 49 — best friends who met at school in Aberystwyth — won series three after crossing North America from Vancouver to Newfoundland. Tricia, who has a degenerative eye condition, embraced the show while she still could and called it “the maddest, most surreal, life-changing journey. ” She described how years of messages about what she “couldn’t do” had eroded her confidence, and how taking on the race helped her prove what people with disabilities can achieve.
Cathie said the “off the grid” nature of the competition was empowering and grew her confidence to travel beyond conventional tourist routes. Since first competing, she has continued exploring with Tricia and Tricia’s husband Gareth, including visits to the Great Wall of China and Machu Picchu, and has no plans to stop taking on fresh adventures.
The series is again seeking new contestants, with former racers urging would-be participants to consider applying. The format typically features five pairs racing checkpoint to checkpoint, with £20, 000 awarded to the first duo to reach the final destination.
What’s New In Race Across The World Series 6
The forthcoming run returns to a continental-spanning course, this time from Europe toward Mongolia’s outermost reaches. The trailer hints at harsher climates and tougher logistics than many city-to-city journeys, amplifying the show’s core premise that ingenuity and resilience matter more than money or tech.
Fans have already voiced enthusiasm for the next chapter, sharing reactions such as “So excited for this, ” “My favourite programme, ” and “Can’t wait. ” The groundswell builds on a strong recent season in which the route began at the Great Wall of China and ended in Kanniyakumari at the southern tip of India, where mother-and-son duo Caroline and Tom took the top prize.
The appeal for new competitors comes as momentum grows behind series six and its promise of fresh landscapes and demanding checkpoints. For many, the draw remains the same: race across the world with a partner, rely on strangers and street smarts, and see whether grit can outpace limited funds to reach the final checkpoint first.
