Salt Pans Ultra Marathon - Botswana
OA
From Outdoor Adventures
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Past event
3:00 AM CAT
$400.00 · 1 race
Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Salt Pans Ultra Marathon, taking place on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, in the breathtaking Makgadikgadi Salt Pans of Central Botswana! Organized by Outdoor Adventures, this incredible event is renowned as the hardest flat race in the world, featuring a grueling 100km (60 miles) course that promises to test the limits of human endurance. With a staggering 70-80% DNF (Did Not Finish) rate, this race is not for the faint-hearted, making it a true badge of honor for those brave enough to take on the challenge.
Participants will be enveloped in the stunning natural beauty of the largest salt flats in the world, where the vast expanse of silence and solitude offers a unique opportunity to disconnect and immerse oneself in the raw wilderness of Africa. The Salt Pans Ultra Marathon is more than just a race; it's a journey of self-discovery that will challenge your mind, body, and spirit. If you're an adventurous runner seeking a profound personal challenge amidst awe-inspiring landscapes, mark your calendar for this extraordinary event—you won't want to miss it!
Participants will be enveloped in the stunning natural beauty of the largest salt flats in the world, where the vast expanse of silence and solitude offers a unique opportunity to disconnect and immerse oneself in the raw wilderness of Africa. The Salt Pans Ultra Marathon is more than just a race; it's a journey of self-discovery that will challenge your mind, body, and spirit. If you're an adventurous runner seeking a profound personal challenge amidst awe-inspiring landscapes, mark your calendar for this extraordinary event—you won't want to miss it!
Salt Pans Ultra Marathon - Botswana
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Salt Pans Ultra 100kms
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Event information
Flat, hot, hard - a unique challenge for those looking to push their personal limits. See our website to get a true feel for the course. Words don't do it justice.
Medical support throughout event
Manned checkpoints with water and nutrition
All meals for the duration of the event (Friday: Dinner / Saturday: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch) / Sunday: Breakfast)
All campsite facilities
Free camping if runner brings own tent.
Fully serviced tents available for rent
Airport transfers available
Chip Tracking and Timing for the duration of the run
Medal and goodie back incl. Finisher Shirt, Buff, SPU cap
Discounted safari packages
Manned checkpoints with water and nutrition
All meals for the duration of the event (Friday: Dinner / Saturday: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch) / Sunday: Breakfast)
All campsite facilities
Free camping if runner brings own tent.
Fully serviced tents available for rent
Airport transfers available
Chip Tracking and Timing for the duration of the run
Medal and goodie back incl. Finisher Shirt, Buff, SPU cap
Discounted safari packages
The SPU is run on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans of Central Botswana. The pans are the dry bed of an ancient mega lake. The race is 200kms from the nearest town and the race village created from scratch. Access is by road with only the last 8kms of access being on off road jeep track.
Shuttle transfer is available from Gaborone International Airport and Maun International Airport. Daily flights to USA to Johannesburg and then from Johannesburg to Gaborone or Maun
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Organiser's description
The Salt Pans Ultra is the hardest flat race in the World, bar none. With a 70-80% DNF rate the 100km/60 mile event is not for the feint of heart. Based entirely on the largest salt flats in the World the race is a true test of human resolve. This unique race provides long periods of exposure to absolute silence and solitude where you can truly get away from it all. The SPU takes place in the remote Makgadikgadi Salt Pans of Central Botswana in Southern Africa. Here you will experience the raw and wild beauty of Africa. We guarantee that this race will challenge your mind and your body while touching your soul. For runners seeking adventure, extreme personal challenge and raw natural beauty, look no further. We have it all.
Location
Botswana
Salt Pans Ultra Marathon - Botswana
OA
Outdoor Adventures
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Since
2025
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