Upcoming events and courses
MERUS Event Calendar
Find confirmed signature events, STAGE5 courses, volunteer opportunities, and partner gatherings. Open each detail or registration source for current availability and final instructions.
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September 2026
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Arrive by 8:00 a.m. both days; follow the final confirmation schedule
STAGE5 CourseScheduledCheck live availabilitySTAGE5 Intro Course
Build a practical foundation in off-road driving, vehicle awareness, trail communication, and safe vehicle recovery through two days of classroom and hands-on instruction.
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Confirm daily hours after signup
Volunteer OpportunityScheduledVolunteer signup openVolunteer Weekend
Help with selected MERUS improvement projects and receive the published volunteer-day perks.
Race-day times have not been published
Signature EventScheduledRegistration openConquer the Canyon
A rugged trail race at MERUS through Palo Duro Canyon terrain, with elevation changes and distance options for different goals.
October 2026
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Signature EventScheduledCheck live availabilityTexas Toyota Takeover 6
Four days for Toyota, Lexus, and Land Cruiser 4×4 drivers and passengers, with guided runs, camping, and community.
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Signature EventScheduledCheck live availabilityTrailRecon Summit 5
Four challenge and expedition tracks with education, camping, meals, and community.
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See the final registration confirmation for times
Signature EventScheduledCheck live availabilityMERUS Unite 2026
A member-and-public community weekend with festival camping, shared meals, guided trails, and an AdventureHER scholarship night run.
November 2026
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Partner EventScheduledCheck live availabilityGXOR Trail Takeover
A GX470, GX460, and GX550 community gathering with camping, trail options, event programming, and a Saturday dinner.
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Partner EventScheduledCheck Patreon eligibility and live availabilityOzark Overland Adventures Fall Gathering
A family-friendly gathering for Ozark Overland Adventures Patreon members with camping, guided MERUS runs, and a Saturday potluck.
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Arrive by 8:00 a.m. both days; follow the final confirmation schedule
STAGE5 CourseScheduledCheck live availabilitySTAGE5 Advanced Course
Develop complex driving, terrain-assessment, winching, recovery, and emergency-response skills through controlled, scenario-based training.
December 2026
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Arrive by 8:00 a.m. both days; follow the final confirmation schedule
STAGE5 CourseScheduledConfirm registrationSTAGE5 Intro Course
Build a practical foundation in off-road driving, vehicle awareness, trail communication, and safe vehicle recovery through two days of classroom and hands-on instruction.
April 2027
Race-day times have not been published
Signature EventScheduledRegistration not openMERUS Marathon & Ultra
A rugged trail race at MERUS through Palo Duro Canyon terrain, with multiple distance formats described by the official organizer.
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Daily schedule to be announced
Signature EventScheduledScholarship fundraising openAdventureHER 2027
A women-led off-road event supported by a ten-recipient scholarship program; the current phase is fundraising.
May 2027
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Daily times have not been published
Signature EventScheduledRegistration not openGOA GEAR Festival
A GOA-led, family-friendly summit with a live-fire range, guided trail runs, hands-on training, product demonstrations, camping, and outdoor community at MERUS.
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Conquer registration is open
Conquer the Canyon registration is open. GOA GEAR Festival and the MERUS Marathon have confirmed dates, with registration, prices, and final schedules still to come.
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