This season, the teams have raced from Northern Canada to the southern tip of South America. That’s a lot of jungle, a lot of bus rides, and a terrifying amount of haggling in Spanish. I can barely haggle for a parking ticket, so my respect for them is endless.
What makes this final special? Well, the route has been brutal. One team got lost in a Bolivian salt flat for six hours. Another survived a night in a bus station that smelled suspiciously of wet llama. That’s commitment to free travel.
The show’s format means the last leg is always a sprint. No more sleeping in cheap hostels; it’s a desperate dash to the finish line with whatever cash is left. Expect sweat, tears, and at least one taxi driver who overcharges them by 500%.
What to Expect in the Final Episode
Here’s what you’ll actually see, because I’ve already spoiled myself (sorry, not sorry). The final leg is a 2,000-kilometer race from Ushuaia, Argentina—the literal end of the world—to a secret location in Chile. Dramatic? Very.
The teams will have to cross the Strait of Magellan by ferry. That water is famously choppy. I predict at least one contestant will throw up, and another will dramatically whisper “I can’t do this” while the camera zooms in. Reality TV gold.
Race Across The World 2026 winners crowned after nail-biting finale
Oh, and there’s a twist. There’s always a twist. Rumor has it the final checkpoint is hidden inside a giant penguin statue. I’m not kidding. Google it.
