Race Across The World is returning with a new set of contestants taking on the epic trek
The new Race Across the World contestants are seen trudging through deep snow in a sneak peek at the new series.
The popular BBC show – which sees teams racing across huge distances with tight budgets, no phones and without using planes – is returning for a sixth series, and the broadcaster has shared a brief glimpse of what’s to come in a teaser trailer.
While the starting point has yet to be shared, this time around the contestants will be tasked with making their way from Europe to “to the uncharted edges of Mongolia”. Scenes in the trailer show the racers on horseback, in big cities, jumping off boats and trying to thumb rides.
“The further they go, the closer they’ll get,” is emblazoned across the screen, as one of this year’s contestants is heard saying: “This race, it’s a lifetime of exploring in such a short amount of time.
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“It’s going to open up a lot of doors not many people have the privilege to unlock.”
Another contestant is then heard exclaiming: “This is an adventure.”
The BBC teased: “In this vast east-to-west journey, five pairs race from the familiarities of Europe all the way to the uncharted edges of Mongolia in Race Across the World series six.
“These teams must forge their own path… But on this journey of extremes, who will finish first? No flights. No phones. No safety net… Let the race begin!”
Fans have said they “can’t wait” after getting a taster of the series, with one posting on Instagram: “So excited for this.”
“OMG…. Can’t wait for this one!!!” said someone else, as another fan remarked: “My favourite programme.”
“Yippee!” exclaimed another viewer, as somebody else commented: “Yesssssss!! Cannot wait – best programme!!”
Last year’s instalment of Race Across the World saw the teams setting off from The Great Wall of China before travelling across China, Nepal and India to the end point of Kanniyakumari, the southernmost tip of India.
It was won by mother and son duo Caroline and Tom, who won the £20,000 prize when they were the first pair to make it to the final checkpoint.
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Race Across the World airs on the BBC.