Nintendo’s Mario Kart series maintains a classic element by letting players race along Rainbow Road. Mario Kart World continues this legacy with the most expansive version yet, though locating this track isn’t straightforward. Surprisingly, it remains hidden unless players meet specific unlock criteria.

Unlike previous entries, Rainbow Road serves as a hidden feature requiring particular tasks for access. Below, we outline the steps to discover this iconic course.

Discovering Rainbow Road: Key Requirements

Rainbow Road isn’t highlighted in-game, so uncovering this track involves finishing all Grand Prix events. The seven championship cups—Flower, Mushroom, Lightning, Leaf, Banana, Shell, and Star—each contain four races. Completing every race (regardless of CC class or standings) triggers an exclusive scene revealing the Special Cup’s location. This cup houses Rainbow Road alongside three other tracks, which then become accessible for open exploration.

• Star
• Shell
• Banana
• Leaf
• Lightning
• Mushroom
• Flower

Victory in the Special Cup doesn’t yield traditional rewards. Instead, it grants perpetual access to its four tracks, letting players master Rainbow Road’s twists and turns at their leisure.