Overview
- Episodes stream a week early on RTL+ starting September 12, with the 12-part season airing on RTL from September 19, Fridays at 20:15.
- The established trio Frank "Buschi" Buschmann, Jan Köppen and Laura Wontorra returns, with Buschmann using the jubilee run as his farewell.
- Production adds precise time tracking via ankle bands and brings back classic obstacles for the anniversary course.
- RTL schedules a one-off Hangel-Marathon titled "Der direkte Weg ins Finale" for November 13, described as a unique event in the franchise.
- Star competitor René Casselly, who conquered Mount Midoriyama in 2021, says he trained for six months for this season, as veterans and fan-favorites rejoin the field.