Race Across the World 2025: Series 5 Potential Release Date and Route

After an intense finale atop a volcano, the celebrity edition of Race Across the World has concluded.

This spin-off series took viewers to South America, with four couples embarking on a journey from the Amazon in Brazil to the Andes in Chile. Earlier this year, the main series explored Asia, with five pairs attempting to travel from Japan to Indonesia.

Race Across the World provides a unique opportunity to discover new parts of the world and strategize on how to compete in a race on a limited budget. But when can viewers expect the BBC hit to return? Here’s everything we know so far.

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Is Race Across the World returning for season 5?

Great news – Race Across the World has been renewed for another season, with applications opening earlier this year (now closed).

When could Race Across the World season 5 be released?

While the BBC has not confirmed the return date, previous main seasons have aired in March or April. Based on this pattern, we anticipate Race Across the World to return to BBC One in Spring 2025.

We will update this article with the confirmed release date once it is announced.

Do we know the route for Race Across the World season 5?

The route for the next season of Race Across the World has not been confirmed. However, looking at past seasons can help rule out certain areas:

• Series 1: London to Marina Bay
• Series 2: Mexico City to Ushuaia
• Series 3: Vancouver to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Celebrity Series 1: Marrakesh to Tromsø
• Series 4: Sapporo to Gili Meno
• Celebrity Series 2: Belém to Frutillar

Key regions that have not been visited include the USA, Africa, and Oceania. There are also extensive parts of Europe and Asia that remain unexplored.

Considering several countries have been visited multiple times, South America seems unlikely for the next season.

Who won Celebrity Race Across the World season 2?

Warning: Major spoilers for the latest season of Race Across the World below

In a surprising turn of events, Scott and Sam emerged victorious in the final leg, beating Jeff and Freddy who started with the highest budget. Kola and Mary Ellen followed closely behind, while other pairs faced challenges with public transportation.