The Amazing Race 37 Recap – Winner Revealed in Miami
The season finale of The Amazing Race (season 37) concludes tonight on CBS, bringing the long competition to a dramatic finish in Miami. This recap follows the final episodes as the remaining teams tackle water-based challenges, city navigation, and the ultimate sprint to the Finish Line. Read on for a clear, chronological recap of how Carson & Jack edged out the competition to win the race.
The episode opens immediately following last night’s elimination. Jonathan & Ana and Alyssa & Josiah race to the Pit Stop, where both teams assemble a mosaic puzzle within moments of each other. Jonathan & Ana arrive first and secure a spot in the Final Three. Alyssa & Josiah reach the Pit Stop shortly after and learn they have been eliminated. The pair express gratitude for the experience despite the disappointment of missing the finals.
The final 3 fly to Miami
The Final Three teams—Carson & Jack, Jonathan & Ana, and Han & Holden—fly to Miami, Florida, where the race’s final leg takes place. Upon landing, they travel by taxi to Crandon Park Marina, then board speedboats to reach the next clue location. Carson & Jack secure the first taxi and take an early lead, with Jonathan & Ana and Han & Holden close behind.
At the marina, the teams face a three-part Miami Scramble: Sail, Soar, and Save. These water challenges require sailing around a designated island, operating a flyboard above the water, and performing a lifeguard-style rescue of a dummy. Each team must complete all three tasks, though at different times depending on strategy and navigation. Carson & Jack are the first to locate the clue box, closely followed by the other two teams.
Jonathan & Ana choose to attempt the Save task first and perform lifeguard training to retrieve a dummy from the water. Carson & Jack and Han & Holden arrive and also begin the Save task. Jonathan & Ana complete that challenge smoothly and head to their next assignment, while Carson & Jack and Han & Holden finish the Save task in second and third place respectively.
A team takes the lead
Carson & Jack move into the lead as they arrive at the Soar task ahead of the others. The Soar task is a Roadblock requiring one team member to maintain flyboard flight for sixty seconds. Jack volunteers for the challenge. Han later volunteers on behalf of her team, and Ana ultimately decides to take on the Roadblock for Jonathan & Ana after some navigational confusion that initially sent them searching for the Sail task.
The three teammates—Jack, Han, and Ana—struggle on the flyboard. Ana, in particular, has a difficult time due to a prior negative experience in the water, and she is visibly emotional. After multiple attempts, Jack completes the Roadblock first, followed by Han. Ana perseveres and completes the Soar task after 21 attempts, describing it as the toughest challenge she has faced on the race.
With the Soar task finished, Carson & Jack proceed to the Sail task, where they must navigate a sailboat around Valentine’s Island to retrieve the final piece of their clue. They make steady progress and extend their lead while Jonathan & Ana and Han & Holden work to catch up. Jonathan & Ana arrive at the Sail task later, having lost time earlier, and both remaining teams press on to complete the sailing challenge.
Putting together the clues
After completing the three water challenges, Carson & Jack assemble all three clue pieces. The final clue consists of a set of blocks that hint at Calle Ocho Domino Park—showing the word “calle” and eight golden circles reminiscent of domino tiles. The team asks a local for help, who confirms Calle Ocho Domino Park as the intended destination. Han & Holden receive the same assistance from a passerby later on.
While en route, Han & Holden have a minor traffic incident when they graze another vehicle. Both drivers assess the slight damage and, after a conversation in Spanish led by Holden, the other motorist allows them to continue without further issue. Carson & Jack locate Calle Ocho Domino Park and collect their next clue pointing them toward Ice Palace Film Studios. Jonathan & Ana arrive at Calle Ocho after completing the Sail task and pick up their clue as well.
Heading to the Finish Line
At Ice Palace Film Studios, the teams face a three-dimensional puzzle built from moments and items from the race. Carson & Jack arrive first and make quick work of the puzzle. Han & Holden and Jonathan & Ana follow, each beginning their own assemblies. Completing the studio puzzle unlocks the final directive: proceed to the Finish Line at LoanDepot Park.
Carson & Jack complete the studio task and depart for LoanDepot Park first. Han & Holden finish their puzzle next and head toward the stadium. Jonathan & Ana arrive and begin their puzzle after them. Although the montage shows traffic impeding Carson & Jack, that sequence appears to be edited for dramatic effect; they ultimately pull ahead and reach LoanDepot Park before the other teams.
Carson & Jack win The Amazing Race!
When Carson & Jack cross the Finish Line at LoanDepot Park, host Phil Keoghan greets them and announces them as the winners of The Amazing Race season 37. Both are emotional: Jack describes feeling like the luckiest person alive, while Carson praises the partnership and shared experience that carried them through the competition.
Han & Holden arrive at the Finish Line in second place. They express gratitude for the journey and pride in how they supported one another, acknowledging they hoped for the million-dollar prize but ultimately valued the experience and teamwork. Jonathan & Ana arrive later, finishing third. They reflect on their relationship and the lessons learned, with Ana pointing to their Final Three placement as proof they work well together despite occasional conflict.
Episode Summary
Winners: Carson & Jack
Runners-up: Han & Holden (2nd place)
3rd place: Jonathan & Ana
4th place: Alyssa & Josiah
That concludes this season of The Amazing Race. The finale showcased intense water challenges, navigation across Miami, and emotional moments as teams pushed to the Finish Line. Thanks for reading this recap—check back next season for more coverage of The Amazing Race.