Holiday competition
Win a place on the BBC's Race Across the World!
BBC One is searching for pairs of travellers to participate in the next series of the BAFTA-winning show, Race Across the World. While not a traditional competition, this opportunity offers a unique, fully-funded travel experience where duos must navigate thousands of miles across land and sea without the use of smartphones, internet access, or credit cards.
Successful applicants will embark on an epic journey through spectacular landscapes and ancient wonders, relying on their wits and the kindness of strangers. Participants are provided with a budget equivalent to the cost of a one-way airfare to their final destination, and the first pair to reach the finish line wins a significant cash prize.
What do you win?
- A fully-funded travel experience across multiple countries
- The opportunity to explore spectacular scenery, dynamic cities, and ancient wonders
- An allowance for food, accommodation, and travel equivalent to the cost of a one-way flight
- The chance to win a large cash prize AND TO BE FAMOUS!
How to enter
- Click the link to visit the BBC Shows and Tours website
- Complete the online application form via the Studio Lambert portal
- Explain your personal reasons for wanting to take part and what the journey would mean to you
- Submit your application
Competition closes
29th March 2026.
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Entry details
To enter this competition, click through to BBC directly and enter on their website
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Chosen from BBC by Paul
on 24th February 2026
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