Meet ‘The Amazing Race’ Season 39 Cast: 2 Pro Athletes & More

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Amazing Race Season 39 Cast
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This fall, The Amazing Race returns for its 39th season on CBS. With no spring season in 2026, fans of the show have been deprived for nearly a year, and the race around the world is finally coming back with a two-night premiere on September 30 and October 1.

While Season 38 was full of familiar faces (all of the contestants came from the Big Brother franchise), this year’s cast is new to reality television. However, there may be two players who you recognize: American soccer players Ali Krieger and Joanna Lohman are teaming up to try and win the grand prize.

The oldest contestant on Season 39 is Doug, who ran the race at 73 years old with his grandson, Dylan, the youngest contestant on the season who is just 19 years old.

Scroll down through the gallery below to meet the cast and find out who else is competing.

The Amazing Race, Season 39 Premiere, Wednesday, September 30, 9:30/8:30c, CBS

Katie Schultz and Charlotte Schultz, from the CBS Original Series THE AMAZING RACE, Season 39, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. -- Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Katie & Charlotte

Katie, 26, and Charlotte, 20, Schultz are sisters from Murray, Kentucky.

They are both estheticians.

Ali Krieger and Joanna Lohman, from the CBS Original Series THE AMAZING RACE
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Ali & Joanna

Ali Krieger, 42, and Joanna Lohman, 44, are professonial athletes and moms from Montclair, New Jersey, and Silver Springs, Maryland, respectively.

The women both played for the United States Women’s National Soccer Team.

Anuar Tager and Andrea Tager Ballesca from the CBS Original Series THE AMAZING RACE
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Anuar & Andrea

Anuar, 58, and Andrea Tager Ballesca, 25, are a father/daughter pair from Houston, Texas.

Anuar is a developer and Andrea is a medical student.

Dafina Dunmore and Saran Dunmore, from the CBS Original Series THE AMAZING RACE, Season 39, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network
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Dafina & Saran

Dafina and Saran Dumore are sisters/best friends from Chicago, Illinois.

Dafina is a 52-year-old bond analyst and DJ, while Saran is 51 and works as a personal trainer/founder of Kids Leading Kids.

Zach Johnson and Nate Johnson, from the CBS Original Series THE AMAZING RACE, Season 39, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network
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Zach & Nate

Brothers Zach, 30, and Nate Johnson, 27, are from Dallas, Texas.

Zach is a car salesman and co-founder of Pipley while Nate works as a director of sales.

Ann-Marie Tejcek and Riley Tejcek, from the CBS Original Series THE AMAZING RACE
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Ann-Marie & Riley

Anne-Marie, 56, and Riley Tejcek, 29, are a mother/daughter duo from Carmel, Indiana, and San Diego, California, respectively.

Ann-Marie is a healthcare executive and Riley is a marine officer.

Conner Wilson and Garrett McGuire, from the CBS Original Series THE AMAZING RACE
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Conner & Garrett

Conner Wilson, 27, and Garrett McGuire, 27, are childhood friends from Loomis, California, and Rocklin, California.

Conner is a media producer and Garrett is an engineer.

Doug Matter and Dylan Matter, from the CBS Original Series THE AMAZING RACE
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Doug & Dylan

Doug, 73, and Dylan Matter, 19, are a grandfather and grandson duo from San Diego, California.

Doug is a retired fire chief and Dylan is a college student.

Cody Langlois and Jaime Tribo, from the CBS Original Series THE AMAZING RACE
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Cody & Jaime

Cody Langloios, 35, and Jaime Tribo, 33, are siblings from Los Angeles, California, and Tinley Park, Illinois.

Cody works as a civil engineer and Jaime is a dietitian.

Erin Taylor and Javi Vintimilla, from the CBS Original Series THE AMAZING RACE
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Erin & Javi

Erin Taylor, 28, and Javi Vintimilla, 30, are a married couple from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Erin works in human resources and Javi is a pilot.

Daisha Wilks and Dalton Hamby, from the CBS Original Series THE AMAZING RACE, Season 39, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network
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Daisha & Dalton

Daisha Wilks, 28, and Dalton Hamby, 27, are a dating couple from Alabama.

They are both videographers.

Jody Rebhun and Jenn Naso, from the CBS Original Series THE AMAZING RACE
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Jody & Jenn

Jody Rebhun, 44, and Jenn Naso, 44, are best friends and moms from Branford, Connecticut, and Larchmont, New York, respectively.

Jody is a history teacher and Jenn is a forensic scientist.

Michelle Patterson and Matt Patterson, from the CBS Original Series THE AMAZING RACE, Season 39
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Michelle & Matt

Michelle, 31, and Matthew Patterson, 36, are married parents from Rutherford, New Jersey.

Michelle owns a body shop and is a real estate agent and Matthew is a business operations director.

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Phil Keoghan

Phil Keoghan

Ali Krieger

Joanna Lohman

Dafina Dunmore

Saran Dunmore

Conner Wilson

Garrett McGuire

Ann-Marie Tejcek

Riley Tejcek

Erin Taylor

Javi Vintimilla

Daisha Wilks

Dalton Hamby

Jody Rebhun

Jenn Naso

Katie Schultz

Charlotte Schultz

Michelle Patterson

Matthew Patterson

Doug Matter

Dylan Matter

Anuar Tager

Andrea Tager Ballesca

Zach Johnson

Nate Johnson

Cody Langlois

Jaime Tribo

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    Looks like we are back to good old regular people! Yay!

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