Ultra Running Hub Mosu / Makgadikgadi, Botswana · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Salt Pans Ultra Marathon 100 km
What the course asks
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.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100km | 19 | Poloko Kennedy Sekhuthe · 12:26:50 | Carin Scholtz · 13:02:59 |
| 2024 | 100km | 8 | Tyler Rocha · 11:37:17 | — |
| 2023 | 100km | 5 | Benjamin Bellamy · 15:41:13 | Christili Muller · 15:08:03 |
| 2022 | 100km | 2 | Sean Wentzel · 13:17:00 | — |
| 2019 | 100km/3stages | 17 | Melvyn Quan · 12:24:19 | Naomi Brand · 09:11:40 |
The field grew 138% between 2024 (8) and 2025 (19). 26% of the 2025 field were women.
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
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 100 km of trail with 40 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 100 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Past 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 100 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 100 km races than fitness does.
Overview
The Salt Pans Ultra Marathon 100 km, organized by Outdoor Adventures BW, takes place in Mosu / Makgadikgadi, Botswana. This trail race, with an entry fee of 400 Euro, offers a 100 km distance.
With 40 meters of elevation gain over 100 km, this race has 0.4 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a flatter 100 km race than most. The 17-hour time limit requires a pace of 10.2 minutes per kilometer, which is a tighter cutoff than 47% of 100 km races.
The most recent edition in 2025 had 19 finishers. This race has seen 5 editions since it began in 2019. Its field size is larger than 33% of its 100 km peer races.
Similar races
Other 100K trail ultras, closest in distance first.