The Amazing Race Season 37 Episode 12 ( The Finale)
In the exhilarating finale of The Amazing Race Season 37, Episode 12, titled “We’re in Miami Baby!”, the remaining teams raced through Miami, Florida, culminating a journey that spanned nine countries, 18 cities, and over 29,000 miles.
Final Leg Highlights:
The final leg commenced with teams navigating to Calle Ocho’s Domino Park, where they received their first clue. They then proceeded to the Ice Palace Film Studios to tackle a challenging three-dimensional puzzle. This task required assembling a structure that incorporated elements from each leg of the race, placing them in chronological order on the letters spelling “AMAZING RACE”. Best friends and avid gamers Carson McCalley and Jack Dodge leveraged their puzzle-solving skills to complete the task swiftly, granting them a head start to the finish line at LoanDepot Park.
Despite encountering traffic en route, Carson and Jack maintained their lead and arrived first at LoanDepot Park, securing the $1 million grand prize. Siblings Han and Holden Nguyen followed closely, finishing in second place, while married couple Jonathan and Ana Towns completed the race in third.
Final Standings:
1. Carson McCalley & Jack Dodge – Best friends and Dungeons & Dragons streamers from Brooklyn, NY
2. Han & Holden Nguyen – Siblings from Los Gatos, CA
3. Jonathan & Ana Towns – Married couple from Pomona, CA
4. Alyssa & Josiah Borden – Married nurse anesthetists from Philadelphia, PA
5. Brett Hamby & Mark Romain – Married Vegas performers
6. Melinda & Erika Papadeas – Mother and daughter duo
7. Nick & Mike Fiorito – Brothers and podcasters from Brooklyn, NY
8. Jeff “Pops” & Jeff Bailey – Father and son lumberjacks from St. Louis, MO
9. Scott & Lori Thompson – Married parents of eight from Salt Lake City, UT
10. Bernie Gutierrez & Carrigain Scadden – Best friends from Dallas, TX
11. Courtney Ramsey & Jasmin Carey – Dating nurses from Leland, NC
12. Ernest & Bridget Cato – Father and daughter from Chicago, IL
13. Mark Crawford & Larry Graham – Retired firefighters from Tennessee
14. Jackye Clayton & Lauren McKinney – Sisters from Waco, TX
Reflections on the Winners
Carson and Jack’s victory was marked by their consistent performance and camaraderie. They began the race strong, winning the first leg, and regained their lead after leg 10, maintaining it through to the finish. Their positive attitude and teamwork resonated with fans, making them memorable champions. Congratulations to Jack and Carson for winning the 1 million dollar prize and first place in the Amazing Race Season 37. Until next season . 
