{"id":30794,"date":"2023-03-06T14:39:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T13:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1795764"},"modified":"2023-03-06T15:01:31","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T14:01:31","slug":"race-across-the-world-2023-release-date-speculation-location-and-latest-news","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/race-across-the-world-2023-release-date-speculation-location-and-latest-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Race Across the World 2023: Release date speculation, location, and latest news"},"content":{"rendered":"

This time, contestants will embark on an epic 16,000 kilometre trek across Canada. <\/p>

By Katie Rosseinsky\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 06 March 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The wait is very nearly over. After spending three years off our screens due to the pandemic, BBC\u2019s\u00a0Race Across the World<\/a> is finally back with a third season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The gripping reality contest sees five intrepid teams racing to complete an epic journey, hoping to win a \u00a320,000 cash prize.<\/span><\/p>\n

This time around, they will be trekking across Canada \u2014 and as ever, flying is out of the question and phones are banned, meaning that the contestants will have to get seriously creative when they\u2019re planning their trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Luxury travel, this certainly is not \u2014 but it definitely makes for brilliant viewing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before the much-anticipated new season lands on our screens, here\u2019s everything you need to know about Race Across the World season 3, which is moving from BBC Two to BBC One for the next competition.<\/span><\/p>

Race Across the World season 3 start date<\/b><\/h2>\n
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The Race Across the World season 2 contestants.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Studio Lambert\/Adam Wiseman<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The BBC is yet to confirm an exact start date for the latest edition of Race Across the World, but we do know that it will land on our screens this spring \u2014 and given that a trailer<\/a> has already been released for the third season, we should have too much longer to wait.<\/span><\/p>\n

And after a three year interlude between seasons 2 and 3, surely we can sit it out a few weeks?<\/span><\/p>\n

Race Across the World season 3 line-up\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Five teams of racers will be taking part in the competition, and this time the pairs include siblings, father and daughters, best pals and one husband and wife duo.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new season will introduce us to:<\/span><\/p>\n

  • Cathie and Tricia (best friends)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Kevin and Claudia (father and daughter)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Ladi and Monique (father and daughter)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Marc and Michael (siblings)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Zainib and Mobeen (married couple)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>

    How does Race Across the World work?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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    Winners Elaine and Tony from season 1 of Race Across the World.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

    In each season, contestants traverse thousands of kilometres, sometimes across countries and even continents, from a starting point to a finish line. The first instalment of the series kicked off in London and finished in Singapore, while the second began at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City and ended in Ushuaia in Argentina, the southernmost city in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Sounds simple, right? Well, there are a few major catches. The pairs must race each other to a series of checkpoints \u2014 so they can\u2019t just travel from the start straight to the finish \u2014 are not allowed to travel by air.<\/span><\/p>\n

    They also can\u2019t use modern essentials like mobile phones, credit cards or the internet. Instead, they are given a lump sum of cash (the equivalent to a one-way air fare) at the start of their journey \u2013 and if they run out or need more, they will have to earn some themselves. In order to succeed, they must think outside the box.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Retired PE teachers Elaine and Tony emerged victorious in season 1, with Emon and Jamiul then taking the prize money in the second season.<\/p>\n

    Race Across the World 2023 location<\/b><\/h2>\n

    In season 3, contestants will start off in Vancouver and aim to end up in St John\u2019s, Newfoundland, North America\u2019s easternmost city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    The 16,000 kilometre journey will take them across six time zones, and for the first time, the teams will be presented with bear spray before setting off on their trek.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Race Across the World trailer<\/b><\/h2>\n