How to apply for the next series of Race Across the World

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• The BBC’s BAFTA-winning adventure series, Race Across the World, has opened applications for its next series.
• The popular show is seeking adventurous duos to embark on an epic journey across land and sea.
• Producers are keen to hear from a diverse range of applicants, from seasoned globetrotters to complete novices, asking what such an undertaking would mean to them.
• In the 2026 series, the contestants are travelling through Italy, Greece, Türkiye, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia.
• Teams of two are invited to apply, with all applicants required to be over the age of 18 on the submission date. The deadline to apply is May 31 2026.