Mosu / Makgadikgadi, Botswana · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Fixed Distance 100K

Salt Pans Ultra Marathon 100 km

10 days to go
100 km Distance
40 m Climbing
5.1 Grit · Challenging
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What the course asks

Climbing rate 0 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Time limit 17 hours 10:12 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 100K. Measured against 208 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~19 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 100 km of trail with 40 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes100 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
  • Race NutritionPast 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 100 km, without the bounce.
  • HeadlampsA 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.
  • AccessoriesChafe and blisters end more 100 km races than fitness does.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Aero Glide 4 Grvl

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

Squirrel's Nut Butter

Anti-Chafe Balm

All-natural anti-chafe balm. Essential for 100+ mile races.

$12 ★★★★★ 4.8
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Course Notes

The Salt Pans Ultra Marathon is a single day Ultra Trail Race presenting a 50kms route and a 100kms route. The surface of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans is flat and sandy. Depending on the raining season there might be wet patches to cross. The weather i

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