Karen Richards

Season 5 kicks-off in St. John’s N.L., where 10 teams race from the starting line and travel more than 5,000 kilometers to Vancouver.

In Beijing, some Racers find themselves lost in translation on The Great Wall of China, while others consider throwing in the towel.

Teams race to Fort McMurray, Alberta, where some start to feel the pressure with three express passes up for grabs.

Teams race to Castlegar, B.C., where grueling challenges lead some teams to spiral out of control with three Express Passes in play.

The Race continues through Shanghai, China, and Bangkok, Thailand, where a Detour has Racers struggling to hang loose

Teams head south to Panama City, where a Detour has some teams letting loose, and a Roadblock has Racers feeling colour blind.