Race Across The World: The Experience coming to Manchester this Summer

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Following the launch of Race Across the World: The Experience earlier this year in London, CityDays are have confirmed plans to launch a Manchester version of the experience later this summer.

The high-stakes experience will offer players the chance to live out their Race Across the World dreams by navigating the streets of Manchester, working as a team, outwitting their competitors, and unlocking the hidden secrets of the city in an unforgettable race to the finish line!

Just like in the show, the experience requires strategy, teamwork, and quick thinking, as players will be given a budget to manage as they race through the city. This budget can be spent on valuable clues to help navigate the next leg of the journey, giving players the freedom to decide how daring they want to be.

It's a high-stakes race against the clock, where every decision counts, and influences the race, but could also come at a cost. Players will be scored based on their time and how much budget they have left, with their final score ranked on a live leaderboard throughout the day and week.

The team that completes the challenge in the fastest time with the most budget remaining will earn a shot at being crowned the daily or weekly champions. Split into three distinct legs that weave through the heart of Manchester, the race takes participants on a 4-5 km mission through this iconic city, typically spanning 2-3 hours. Like Studio Lambert’s format, Race Across The World, this experience highlights the treasures people miss while speeding through the streets on the trams and buses.

Along the way, the experience will visit key partner venues, including renowned pubs, cultural hotspots, or famous landmarks, each serving as a 'checkpoint' where teams must solve clever, escape room-style puzzles. These puzzles will guide them toward the next leg of the race, offering clues that unveil new parts of the city, all while providing a true taste of Manchester’s hidden gems.

Tom Rymer, Founder of CityDays, said:

Following an outstanding debut month in London that has thrilled fans of the show, both old and new, we are bringing the Race Across The World Experience to Manchester. New puzzles, new characters, new decisions and new discoveries, all coming soon over three new thrilling legs. Manchester, are you ready for your race?

Jane Sharp, VP Formats and Licensing (Operations) at All3Media International, commented:

CityDays have been outstanding partners in bringing Race Across the World: The Experience to life across London, with clear passion and creative vision. We’re thrilled to be continuing our collaboration as the experience expands to Manchester. This expansion is a testament to how strongly players have connected with the experience and embraced the opportunity to test their skills and strategy in real life, just as they’ve seen in Studio Lambert’s much-loved format. It also highlights the adaptability and wide appeal of Race Across the World: The Experience, and we can’t wait to find out who is next in the race.

Perfect for groups of friends, family, or colleagues, CityDays’ Race Across the World: The Experience in Manchester promises a fun, fast-paced, and surprising day out. Whether you’re an avid fan of the show or simply looking for a unique way to explore the city, this experience is set to deliver a thrilling new way to discover Manchester on foot.

Click to read our review of Race Across The World: The Experience (London)

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Race Across The World: The Experience will launch in Manchester this summer. For more information, and to sign up to the waitlist, visit raceacrosstheworldexperience.com/manchester