Race Across the World 2026: Jo and Kush Celebrate Victory and Future Plans
Race Across the World 2026 winners announced as they share plans for BBC prize money

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In the finale of Race Across the World 2026, best friends Jo and Kush emerged victorious, winning £20,000 after a 12,000 km journey through Europe and Asia. They plan to invest their prize money in their futures, including travel and home savings, while fellow competitors also celebrated their achievements.
- 01Jo and Kush completed the race in 51 days, becoming the first team to reach the final checkpoint in Hatgal, Mongolia.
- 02The emotional finale aired on May 21, where Jo and Kush expressed their joy by diving in the snow and celebrating their win.
- 03Second place went to Andrew and his daughter Molly, who praised the winners and reflected on their tough final leg.
- 04Siblings Katie and Harrison finished third, expressing pride in their journey together.
- 05Mark and Margo, who finished last, celebrated their friendship and personal achievement despite not winning the race.
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The finale of BBC One's Race Across the World 2026, aired on May 21, showcased an exhilarating conclusion as best friends Jo and Kush triumphed, becoming the first to reach the final checkpoint in Hatgal, Mongolia. Their remarkable journey spanned 12,000 km across Europe and Asia over 51 days. Upon winning the £20,000 prize, the Liverpool duo celebrated joyfully in the snow, with Kush exclaiming, "I can't put it into words bro!" and Jo reflecting on their dream of reaching the finish line.
Second place was claimed by Andrew and his daughter Molly, who shared a heartfelt moment after finishing three hours behind the winners. Siblings Katie and Harrison followed closely in third, expressing pride in their shared experience. Mark and Margo, finishing last, celebrated their friendship and personal journey, emphasizing that they had won their own race despite not being first.
Jo and Kush shared their plans for the prize money, with Jo intending to support his family and save for a home, while Kush aims to invest in his future career in travel.
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