Who won 'The Amazing Race' season 37? Details explored

Since the begining, The Amazing Race has thrived on globe-trotting drama and pulse-pounding tasks, as seen in its thirty-seventh run, where fifteen diverse teams traversed continents before converging on Miami’s sun-drenched shores. From the moment the cast assembled—with pairs ranging from the nimble siblings Han and Holden Nguyen to the steadfast married parents Jonathan and Ana Towns—viewers were treated to a rich tapestry of personalities, strategies, and heart-versus-head decisions.

Over twelve legs, alliances formed, setbacks struck, and fan-favorite teams raced through water-based puzzles and high-speed boat chases, each detour and roadblock ratcheting up the tension. Behind the scenes, think pieces and video essays unpacked every twist, from the impact of the “Ford in the Road” advantage to debates over which teams truly had the endurance to go the distance. By the finale, when Phil Keoghan welcomed the remaining trios to the Miami Pit Stop, it was Carson and Jack’s unwavering synergy that ultimately stole the spotlight—and the million-dollar prize.

Winners of

The Amazing Race

Season 37

In seasonClark of The Amazing Race, best friends Carson McCalley and Jack Dodge emerged as the winners of season 37, outpacing all other teams to seize the $1 million prize. The duo’s journey peaked during the final Miami leg: after flying into Florida, they navigated a taxi-lemonade detour to Crandon Park Marina and then manned a speedboat task—improvising makeshift oars from spare metal pieces when they struggled with the yacht’s ropes.

Their consistent placement at or near the lead, bolstered by a crucial first-place finish in Portugal’s penultimate leg, gave them the head start needed to maintain their advantage under pressure. When they finally crossed the Pit Stop line ahead of Han and Holden, Jack confessed to Phil Keoghan that he felt “like the luckiest person in the world,” while Carson lauded their friendship as “the best team-up I could’ve asked for”.

Eliminated teams

Over twelve legs, nine teams were sent packing due to the season’s rigorous route. Early exits included nursing duo Alyssa and Josiah Borden (leg 4) after a time-consuming painting detour in Lisbon. Married couple Brett Hamby and Mark Romain bowed out in leg 6 following a wrongly solved mosaic in Athens. Other notable departures encompassed social media influencers Emily and Lucas (leg 2) and resilient hikers Sophia and Lee (leg 8), each undone by narrow mistakes in clue-finding tasks across Southeast Asia.

Strong contender teams

While Carson and Jack ultimately prevailed, siblings Han and Holden Nguyen proved formidable, clinching the second-place spot with precision puzzles in Dubai and uncannily quick leg completions in Ghana. Their rapport—described by viewers as “sibling synergy on steroids”—kept them near the front pack throughout. Meanwhile, married software developer Jonathan and stay-at-home mom Ana Towns rallied from mid-pack deficits to secure third place, crediting the Race for strengthening their relationship “in ways we never imagined”.

Season overview

Season 37 of The Amazing Race married classic elements—roadblocks, detours, and the host’s signature wit—with fresh twists like the “Ford in the Road” group-division task and a mid-season non-elimination leg that saved Han and Holden from an early exit.

From the narrow alleys of Portugal to the crystal waters of Miami, each leg tested mental acuity and physical endurance, delivering both heartbreak for the eliminated and elation for those who pressed on. Ultimately, it was Carson and Jack’s blend of strategic smarts, unbreakable friendship, with just enough luck that etched their names into The Amazing Race‘s hall of fame.

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