The final leg of Race Across The World 2026 sees the four remaining teams racing 950km to the finish line in Hatgal, a remote village on the shores of Lake Hövsgöl in northern Mongolia. They have already travelled over 11,000km from Palermo, Sicily, through eight countries: Italy, Greece, Türkiye, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia.
The journey has been one of extremes, from 30°C Mediterranean heat to subarctic temperatures of –20°C. The teams have navigated without smartphones, internet or bank cards, relying on a budget of less than £26 per person per day. The first team to cross the finish line will win £20,000.
The final episode airs on BBC One and iPlayer on Thursday 21 May at 8pm. A new video podcast, Race Across The World: The Detour, hosted by broadcaster and DJ Tyler West, will be available on iPlayer and BBC Sounds after the series airs, featuring travel tips and behind-the-scenes stories.
