RUNNER ’ S HIGH
Where : Sua Pan , Botswana Event : Salt Pans Ultra Photographer : Gareth Roberts
The Experience : The Salt Pans Ultra Trail Marathon is a unique 100km or 50km run on the Sua Pan , the eastern of three salt pans that make up the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in north-eastern Botswana . This is one of the largest salt flats in the world , and the area is striking in their beauty , but it is a harsh environment that can make race-day conditions unpredictable . At night , the stars caress the horizon , while the sunsets and sunrises amaze , and the complete solitude forces introspection . The next edition of this race is in September 2023 – more info at www . saltpansultra . com .
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