5. Episode 5
Aired: 12/4/2025
It’s the penultimate leg of the race and the longest so far. Teams must travel from the islands of Bocas del Toro on northern Panama’s Caribbean coast, to Medellín, Colombia’s second largest city. Standing in their way is the notorious and dangerous Darién Gap - their only option is to bypass it by sea, enduring a lengthy, arduous and costly boat journey, putting their dwindling budgets under pressure.
On reaching the final country of the race, teams are confronted with another challenge to overcome: a heightened security risk on the route to Medellín. Who can reach the checkpoint first to secure pole position going into the final leg?
