The Math is Mathing on CTV’s THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, eh?

Over the past nine seasons, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA has captivated audiences across the country with exhilarating challenges, breathtaking scenery, and fierce competition. Since its debut in 2013, the show has become a beloved staple in Canadian television. From the majestic mountains of British Columbia to the vibrant cities of Ontario, and the picturesque coastal regions of Atlantic Canada, each leg of the Race provides a unique glimpse into the nation’s stunning natural wonders and cultural landmarks that highlight Canada – from dog sledding in the Yukon to lumberjacking in British Columbia, and poutine-making in Québec. THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is a celebration of the nation’s people and places from coast to coast to coast. But a dedicated team of professionals work tirelessly to bring the Race to life. A large crew is essential for capturing all the action on the road – including camera operators, sound engineers, editors, producers, and production staff from all parts of the country. With less than a week until the milestone tenth season premiere of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (July 2) on CTV, delve into the world of Canada’s #1 program and most-watched summer series with interesting facts that explore the series’ unique format and remarkable achievements. Here are some key elements involved in producing THE AMAZING RACE CANADA:

THE AMAZING RACE CANADA By The Numbers:

July 15, 2013 – The first season of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA premieres on CTV with 9 teams competing for a grand prize of $250,000. 1.7 million – Average viewership in Season 9 making THE AMAZING RACE CANADA the overall #1 program for the full 2022-23 broadcast year. The series also closed out its ninth consecutive year as Canada’s most-watched summer series among Adults 25-54. 285,500 km – Distance travelled over the course of the past nine seasons 13,317 km – Furthest distance travelled between two legs of the Race (Season 6; Episode 3 to 4: racers travelled from Duncan, B.C. to Jakarta, Indonesia) 10,080 – Number of airline tickets issued over the past nine seasons to racers and crew 22,050 – Number of cast and crew bags checked on the Race over the course of nine seasons 1,200 ft. – Highest jump racers completed on the Race was a Tandem Skydive in Season 2. (Runner-up: the Macau Tower bungee jump in Season 2, where racers jumped from 764 feet.) 100 – Total number of episodes produced over the past nine seasons 99 – Total number of legs completed over the past nine seasons 92 – Total number of race teams over the past nine seasons (+11 new dynamic and determined teams from all parts of Canada taking their mark for one epic adventure on Season 10) 65 – Oldest age of a racer: Gilles Miron from Sunderland, Ont. (Season 7) who raced with his grandson Sean 19 – Youngest age of a racer: Cormac Foster from Winnipeg (Season 2) who raced with his mother Nicole; engaged couple Hamilton & Michaelia (Season 3) of Centreville, N.S., and Amari from Saskatoon, Sask. (Season 10) who is racing with his father Michael this season. 42 – Total number of Canadian Screen Award nominations THE AMAZING RACE CANADA has amassed with the series taking home a total of 27 wins over the course of nine seasons 30 – Number of famous Canadian faces on the Race including fitness icons Hal Johnson & Joanne McLeod of Bodybreak (Season 1), professional ballet dancer Rex Harrington (Season 2), six-time Lethwei world champion Dave Leduc (Season 7), retired professional football player and Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Neil Lumsden (Season 3), Mrs. Universe 2015 winner, actress and model Ashley Callingbull-Burnham (Season 4), JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter and actress Jully Black (Season 8), actress Vanessa Morgan (Season 1), and more. 24 – Different types of dance challenges on the Race: from Country Line dancing (Season 1) to Ceremonial Drum dance (Season 4), Voguing (Season 6), Acadian Tap Dance (Season 8), Punjabi Bhangra (Season 9), and so many more. 14 – Number of times racers vomited on the Race (honourable mention goes to Sean from Musquodoboit, N.S., who alone threw up a total of six times in Season 3) 7 – Most legs won by a team: Canada’s National Women’s Hockey Team players Natalie & Meaghan (Season 2) of Scarborough, Ont. And Calgary won the most legs on the Race with 7 wins (4 in a row) and came in second place overall. 6 – Number of bug-related challenges: from mealworms and cricket eating (Season 3) to cockroach crawls (Season 5) and Leech sucking (Season 6) 1 – Running Shoe Lost: Jillian of New Glasgow, N.S. (Season 4) is the only racer to have lost a shoe on the Race 1 – Passport lost: Hamilton of Centreville, N.S. is the only racer to have lost their passport on the road 1 – Engagement: Montréal couple Alain proposed to Audrey at the Pitstop mat in Paris, France in Season 2 1 – Coveted title of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA Champions up for grabs in Season 10 Continuing to push the boundaries of reality television year after year, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is set to once again showcase all the best that Canada has to offer and leave viewers eagerly anticipating the next leg of the Race when Season 10 airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app, beginning July 2. See you at the starting line Canada! For more information on THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, click here.