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Race Across the World: Journey to Mongolia Begins
2 Apr
Summary
- Five duos race 12,000km to Mongolia with limited funds.
- Contestants surrender phones and bank cards for the challenge.
- The journey traces the historic Silk Road across eight countries.

The sixth season of the popular BBC show, Race Across the World, has commenced with five duos setting off on an epic journey. Their destination is Hatgal, located on the northern edge of Mongolia, a staggering 12,000km away.
This ambitious race requires contestants to travel without phones or bank cards, armed only with a GPS tracker and a map. They must navigate across eight countries, following the ancient Silk Road route. The budget is strictly limited to the cost of a plane ticket, approximately £1,297 per person, meaning just over £23 per day.