THE AMAZING RACE BLOG

Two Driver's Seat challenges put Michelle and Matthew in control as The Amazing Race visits Albania. Around the Route examines the power plays, Express Pass decision, alliance tension and navigation mistake that changed Leg 5.

Two teams leave The Amazing Race 39 as the Moroccan Scramble puts navigation, alliances and advantages to the test. Around the Route analyzes Episode 4's decisive moments.

Morocco delivered two more Express Pass decisions, a new Roadside Assistance advantage, a historic leg win and an unresolved finish. Around the Route breaks down the biggest turning points from Episode 3.

The Amazing Race heads to Morocco for Leg 3 with 11 teams remaining, five active Express Passes and a new advantage up for grabs. Here's what Around the Route is watching Wednesday night.

Madrid turned The Amazing Race 39 into a lesson in navigation, pressure and opportunity. Ali and Joanna surged from the back to first, while one wrong Metro decision showed how quickly a leg can disappear.

The Amazing Race 39 wasted no time changing the strategic landscape. With every team holding an Express Pass, the Vancouver premiere became more than a race through challenges—it became the first test of when survival is worth spending your biggest advantage.

Meet all 13 teams competing on The Amazing Race Season 39, with Around the Route's preseason analysis of each team's strengths, dynamics and potential heading into the Race.