Ready, Set, Apply! Here's How to Make Your 'Amazing Race' Dreams a Reality

As most The Amazing Race fans can attest to, the beginning and end of the season often means wondering how to get cast on the popular show. Maybe it's the $1 million grand prize or the sudden inspiration to get off the couch and emulate the contestants you spent an entire season rooting for or against. But if you find yourself wondering how to get on The Amazing Race at some point, you definitely aren't alone.

The tricky part these days is standing apart from the rest of the competitors.

Like MTV's The Challenge, The Amazing Race often recruits reality TV stars from shows like Big Brother and Survivor to give them a chance at winning another reality competition show. Now, that doesn't mean it's impossible to stand out in the sea of social media influencers — you just have to hope the odds are in your favor.

There are two ways you can apply for The Amazing Race. The first is to head to the official The Amazing Race casting website and fill out the pages of information they require from you.

You'll also need to make an audition tape with your teammate, and unless you've known your teammate for at least a year prior to applying, don't bother. It also helps if you have a unique relationship or story because, well, a happy-go-lucky mother-daughter team isn't exactly special.

Another way you can apply to be a contestant on The Amazing Race is to show up at an open casting call!

While specific dates aren't currently provided on the official site, casting calls have been held intermittently across the United States for many years. Thus, presently, the optimal approach is to fill out the online application form, complete with a standout video featuring you and your partner.

Not only do you need to be a U.S. citizen with a valid passport and driver's license to compete on the show, but you also need to be 18 years old or older. If you're in Alabama or Nebraska, you need to be at least 19 years old, however, and those from Mississippi or Washington D.C. need to be 21 years of age or older to compete.

It's essential to ensure beforehand that you can take time off work to film The Amazing Race, as some teams endure through the entirety of a season. If you're unable to commit for the duration or until the very end, you may be cut from the casting process. Also, be prepared for extended waiting periods between casting rounds, if you progress at all.

New episodes of The Amazing Race air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. Stream the next day on Paramount Plus.