The race began at . Before leaving the U.S., the 22 individuals competed in a "Starting Line Task" to determine the order in which they would pick their partners:
The episode highlighted the immediate chemistry (or lack thereof) between strangers. Becca and Floyd (#TeamFun) stood out for their high energy, while Brooke and Scott (the eventual season winners) began their journey of frequent bickering and strong clashing personalities. [S29E1] Suck It Up and Survive
Teams flew from Los Angeles to . Upon arrival, they faced the following challenges: The race began at