The BEST episodes of Race Across the World season 6

Every episode of Race Across the World season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Race Across the World season 6!

In a frenetic race across the world, travellers can choose any route they like - but no flights or phones are allowed. On the trip of a lifetime, which pair will finish first?

Last Updated: 5/6/2026Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
Episode 5
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7.62
21 votes

#1 - Episode 5

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/30/2026

At the halfway stage of the race, the teams discover their next checkpoint lies within Zaamin National Park, Uzbekistan. To reach it, they must navigate the endless horizons of the vast Kazakh steppe.

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Episode 1
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7.38
26 votes

#2 - Episode 1

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/2/2026

Five adventurous teams are pushed to the limit, battling extreme climates and harsh terrain in a 12,000km race across Europe and Asia to reach Hatgal in northern Mongolia.

Episode 4
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7.38
21 votes

#3 - Episode 4

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/23/2026

With over 4,500km behind them, the race steps up a gear as the remaining teams learn the fourth checkpoint lies in Georgia’s futuristic capital, Tbilisi.

Episode 3
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7.35
23 votes

#4 - Episode 3

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/16/2026

The five teams bid farewell to Europe and head into Asia, racing toward the remote riverside town of Halfeti, where the last to arrive will be eliminated from the competition.

Episode 2
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7.26
27 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/9/2026

Leaving the tranquillity of Kefalonia behind, the teams race through Greece to reach one of Europe’s biggest and most vibrant cities, Istanbul, where Europe and Asia collide.