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2024 Race Across The World Champion Alfie Watts Reflects

4/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Alfie Watts, the 2024 Race Across The World champion, reflects on his transformative journey since winning.
He and his friend Owen Wood traveled over 14,000 km from Japan to Indonesia in 50 days, winning by eight minutes.
Alfie now creates travel content on social media and will co-host a spin-off show.
The new season of Race Across The World premieres on April 2, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The fourth series of Race Across the World began on April 10, 2024, featuring teams racing from Japan to Indonesia without air travel. This format echoes the rise of adventure racing in the 1970s, exemplified by events like the Eco-Challenge. The competition highlights a growing trend in experiential travel, influenced by social media platforms like Instagram, fostering global cultural exchange.

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Story summary

Alfie Watts, the 2024 Race Across The World champion, reflects on his transformative journey since winning.
He and his friend Owen Wood traveled over 14,000 km from Japan to Indonesia in 50 days, winning by eight minutes.
Alfie now creates travel content on social media and will co-host a spin-off show.
The new season of Race Across The World premieres on April 2, 2026.

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