Race Across the World: Final & Remaining Teams
- The final leg of 'Race Across the World' is underway, with teams vying for a £20,000 prize after traversing 14,000 kilometers.The Beijing start saw five couples embark on...
- The BBC series began its route at Huanghuacheng, near Beijing, China, and continued through diverse landscapes.
- Navigating India, the teams passed through Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur—the Golden Triangle—to view the Taj Mahal.
Four teams are battling it out in the final stretch of “Race Across the World,” racing across 14,000 grueling kilometers for a £20,000 prize. The journey commenced near Beijing, testing five couples’ limits. Now, Melvyn and Brian, Elizabeth and Letitia, Caroline and Tom, and Fin and Sioned are pushing toward the finish line. The contestants traversed varied terrains, including China’s vibrant landscapes and the challenging Himalayas, before navigating India and reaching their current checkpoint. News Directory 3 has the complete race updates and the latest data. Yin and Gaz were eliminated. Tune in to find out who will take the win on June 11—discover what’s next for these daring racers.
‘Race Across the World’: Teams in Final Stretch for £20,000 Prize
Updated May 29, 2025
The final leg of ‘Race Across the World’ is underway, with teams vying for a £20,000 prize after traversing 14,000 kilometers.The Beijing start saw five couples embark on an arduous journey, facing challenges that tested their physical and emotional limits.Now, the remaining teams are pushing toward the ultimate checkpoint.
The BBC series began its route at Huanghuacheng, near Beijing, China, and continued through diverse landscapes. Initial stages took competitors through Huangling,Shanghai,Hainan and Sanya,known as ‘China’s Hawaii’. The journey then progressed westward,including Kunming and Shangri-La in the Himalayas. A flight carried them over the impassable Himalayas to Kathmandu, Nepal, and then down to Varanasi, India.
Navigating India, the teams passed through Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur—the Golden Triangle—to view the Taj Mahal. They then traveled to Rishikesh and Mussoori before reaching McLeod Ganj. The race’s final third took them through Rajasthan, including Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Udaipur, with a stop in Amritsar before the Sasan Gir checkpoint.
Who is still in the running for the £20,000 prize?
Four teams remain in contention for the £20,000 prize: brothers Melvyn and Brian, siblings Elizabeth and Letitia, mother and son Caroline and Tom, and friends Fin and Sioned.Melvyn and Brian reached the checkpoint first,giving them a slight edge in this race across the world.
Yin and Gaz were eliminated after taking a wrong turn, highlighting the challenges of navigating such a vast distance. Despite their early exit, they spoke positively about their experience. Yin noted “some really lovely moments,” while Gaz said the race “has given me the zest to go off the beaten track.”
What’s next for the teams in this global race?
With three episodes remaining, viewers will discover who reaches the final checkpoint first on June 11. The reunion episode will air on June 18, offering a post-race breakdown with the contestants. The Race Across the World series is available on BBC one.