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Race Across The World is almost over – but you can apply for the next series (Picture: BBC/Studio Lambert/Gary Moyes)

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Race Across The World is edging towards the finish line, and time is running out to apply for sixth series.

The BBC reality travel show is currently on air with two weeks to go, and this time round it’s tasked five partners to race across China, Nepal and India.

In an added twist, they’ve had the challenge of doing it on the lowest budget in the show’s history at just over £1,000 per person.

The Beeb describes the show as a journey of self-discovery, as much mental as it is physical.

If you reckon you’d be up to the task, you’ve got just a few weeks left to get your form in, with the deadline fast approaching after the final two episodes air on June 11.

Here’s everything you need to know about applying.

Race Across The World application and deadline

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If you want to apply to Race Across The World, click here for all the details.

Just make sure you don’t miss out – the deadline is Sunday, 6th July 2025.

On the application page, the BBC have said: ‘This experience is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned traveller or total novice.

‘We want to hear what undertaking a trip like this would mean to you, and with a cash prize at stake, to what lengths you would go to win.’

Could you follow in Brian and Melvyn’s footsteps? (Picture: BBC/Studio Lambert)

Applications are open for the next few weeks (Picture: BBC/Studio Lambert)

They added: ‘Maybe you’re looking to change something in your life? Or are keen to share the journey with someone special like a family member, best friend, or someone you’ve lost touch with.

‘You may even have a very personal reason for wanting to travel at this time in your life or want to explore a particular part of the world.’

There are a few points to note while you register too, with each team of two applying together for the series.

You must both be over 18 years old at the time of applying, as well as being a legal resident in the UK, and be free to take up to eight weeks off between September and November 2025.

Meanwhile, you’ll also need a valid passport, and the right to ‘travel to all locations as we specify’.

What do fans think of the current Race Across The World series?

The current series is still ongoing (Picture: BBC/Studio Lambert)

While this season of Race Across The World has been a hit with viewers, there have still been some grumbles from certain quarters around the balance between personal backstories and the drama of getting from A to B on a budget.

‘The sob stories have ruined it for me. It’s nice to see couples bond and improve their relationships (or argue) but the constant sob stories are ridiculous,’ wrote @_I__yes__I_ echoed on Reddit.

Fans are in disagreement over the balance between drama and real life (Picture: BBC/Studio Lambert)

And @purpletshirtz added that they thought the show’s runtime would be better spent on the ins and outs of the race, writing: ‘I think we’re missing out on the main story of their travel.’

However, Metro‘s Deputy TV Editor Tom Percival argued that the backstories teach ‘us about the teams, their relationships, and their lives’.

He pointed out: ‘It lets us know who to root for, who’s come the furthest, and who’s got the longest left to go. If you cut the sob stories, you might as well cut the whole show.’

Race Across The World airs Wednesdays at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

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