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

Fixed Distance 50K

Salt Pans Ultra Marathon 50 km

10 days to go

51 km Distance

40 m Climbing

2.6 Grit · Entry level

What the course asks

Climbing rate 1 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Time limit 10 hours 11:46 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~88 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (51km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ 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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Gear for this race

Chosen for 51 km of trail with 40 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes51 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition51 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 51 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 51 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 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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