The Amazing Race 29

The Amazing Race 29 is the twenty-ninth and installment of the reality television show, The Amazing Race.

Development
For the first time since 2003, a new season did not air during the fall. Initially the season was to start airing on April 21, 2017 with a two-hour season premiere but was bumped up to March 30, 2017 due to low ratings for .

Filming began on June 10, 2016 and ended July 2, 2016.

Unlike previous seasons, a group of complete strangers will be competing. As such, the teams will be determined by a set of pre-race challenges, and on first impressions.

Leaderboard
Notes: Kevin & Jenn initially arrived 10th, but due to receiving their clue automatically at the Detour site, due to safety concerns, were penalized with a two-hour penalty for not completing the Detour. Liz & Michael checked in while they were serving their penalty, dropping them to last place.

US

 * First time to have the Express Pass in their backpacks.
 * Second time to visit (after season 9).

Reception

 * Simon Alvarez at The Inquistir (12/08/2016): "How Season 29 could make make TAR great again"
 * Jessica Carter at CarterMatt.com (12/23/2016): "As The Amazing Race 29 wait continues, so let’s profile five (early-season) teams who need to return"
 * Joyce Eng at TV Guide Online (03/28/2017): "Keoghan Reveals Why It Was Time for an All-Strangers Season"