Many Firsts But Don't Be Lastthe Amazing Race :... May 2026

This episode lived up to its name by introducing several major series firsts:

: The season kicked off with 12 new teams, the largest starting cast since Season 15. Many Firsts But Don't Be LastThe Amazing Race :...

: For the first time in the show's history, host Phil Keoghan announced that every leg would be an elimination leg, meaning the last team to arrive would be out of the race immediately. This episode lived up to its name by