The Megaleg is a "double-length leg" containing double the number of Detours and Roadblocks, as well as double the distance, shown over two episodes. Unlike a Superleg, however, a Megaleg lacks a proper midpoint and does not have a rest period incorporated into its design.
Overview[]
The Megaleg was introduced in The Amazing Race 32, with host Phil Keoghan informing teams at the end of the seventh leg that the following leg would be a Megaleg. Keoghan explained the concept to the teams as encountering twice as many Detours and Roadblocks, traveled over double the distance that teams normally would.
Unlike Superlegs, the Megaleg does not have a proper midpoint. Instead, teams are given an ordinary Route Information clue at the end of the first set of tasks merely stating that "the megaleg continues". For the audience, a distinction is created with each set of tasks being covered in its own episode.
The Amazing Race Canada 9 was the first international version to feature a Megaleg.
Occurrences[]
The Amazing Race (US)[]
The Amazing Race 32[]
- The Megaleg was first introduced in Leg 8. Teams were informed at the previous Pit Stop that the following leg would be a Megaleg. The first set of tasks ended with the Roadblock at Qutb Shahi Tombs, with Riley & Maddison being first to complete the task, while Kaylynn & Haley were the last. Riley & Maddison would win the leg, while Kaylynn & Haley were eliminated. Notably, teams encountered two Yields during the leg, which they were not informed of previously.
The Amazing Race 34[]
- Leg 3 was a Megaleg. The first set of tasks ended with the Roadblock at the Ducati Factory, with Marcus & Michael being first to complete the task, while Glenda & Lumumba were the last. Emily & Molly would win the leg, while Rich & Dom were eliminated.
- Leg 8 was also a Megaleg. The first set of tasks ended with the Detour at Playa de El Palo, with Derek & Claire being first to complete the task, while Marcus & Michael were the last. Luis & Michelle would win the leg, while Marcus & Michael were eliminated.
The Amazing Race 36[]
- Leg 6 was a Megaleg. The first set of tasks ended with the Roadblock at Circuito Lobo Race, with Juan & Shane being first to complete the task, while Derek & Shelisa were the last. Juan & Shane would win the leg, while Derek & Shelisa were eliminated.
The Amazing Race Canada[]
The Amazing Race Canada 9[]
- Leg 9 was a Megaleg. The first set of tasks ended with the Route Info at the Kensington Market, with Tyler & Kayleen being first to complete the task, while Ty & Kat were the last. Tyler & Kayleen would win this leg, while Deven & Amanda were eliminated.
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