Signature off-road gathering
Texas Toyota Takeover
A four-day Toyota, Lexus, and Land Cruiser gathering with guided trail runs, camping, and community at MERUS.
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Event overview
Toyota, Lexus, and Land Cruiser 4×4 drivers and passengers across skill levels.
- Date
- through
- Typical timing
- Fall
- Best for
- Toyota, Lexus, and Land Cruiser 4×4 drivers and passengers across skill levels.
- Location
- MERUS Adventure Park, 4510 County Road 9, Claude TX 79019
- Registration
- Check live availability
Tickets and participation
Use the live registration page for final availability, totals, and terms.
Driver
$297per driver registration
Includes the event experience for one registered driver and rig.
Passenger
$97per passenger registration
Includes the passenger event experience without a separate rig entry.
Child
Freeages 12 and under
Children ages 12 and under attend free with a registered party.
What’s included
Included
Driver registration includes an event T-shirt, event swag, Saturday catered dinner, and guided runs.
Passenger registration includes Saturday catered dinner and guided-run participation as a passenger.
Festival camping is included with the event registration.
Plan separately
RV sites, cabins, and other premium accommodations are optional and reserved separately.
Any optional item shown in the live registration flow is additional unless that checkout states otherwise.
Not included
Premium camping, RV sites, and cabins are not included in the published event package.
Travel, fuel, personal equipment, and meals not named in the selected package are not included.
Event schedule — October 1–4, 2026
Use the final registration confirmation for exact check-in, driver-meeting, trail, meal, and departure instructions.
Thursday, October 1 — Arrival and check-in
- 6:00 a.m.Quiet hours end.
- 2:00 p.m.Group check-in, test track opens, and camp setup.
- 4:00–5:00 p.m.Optional training sessions.
- 5:00 p.m.Dinner on your own; Silo Bar open.
- 7:00 p.m.Kick-off.
- 8:00 p.m.Unstructured hangout time; Silo Bar open.
- 10:00 p.m.Quiet hours begin.
Friday, October 2 — Trails and event programming
- 6:00 a.m.Quiet hours end.
- 7:00 a.m.Group lineup opens.
- 7:30 a.m.Breakfast available for purchase at the Silo Bar.
- 8:30 a.m.Mandatory drivers briefing.
- 9:00 a.m.Group photo.
- 10:00 a.m.Groups on trails.
- 5:00 p.m.Dinner on your own; Silo Bar open.
- 7:00 p.m.Welcome back.
- 7:15 p.m.Evening programming and trail reflections.
- 8:30 p.m.Night-run drivers briefing.
- 8:45 p.m.Move to the staging area.
- 9:15 p.m.Night trail ride: The Chute, Tin Tin, Roundabout, Merus 101, and Landry’s Landing.
Saturday, October 3 — Trails, programming, and dinner
- 6:00 a.m.Quiet hours end.
- 7:00 a.m.Group lineup opens.
- 7:30 a.m.Breakfast available for purchase at the Silo Bar.
- 8:30 a.m.Mandatory drivers briefing.
- 8:45 a.m.STAGE5 rigging clinic.
- 10:00 a.m.Groups on trails.
- 5:00 p.m.Silo Bar open.
- 6:30 p.m.Welcome back.
- 6:45 p.m.Catered dinner.
- 7:30 p.m.Evening programming and trail reflections.
- 9:00 p.m.Unstructured hangout time; Silo Bar open.
- 10:00 p.m.Quiet hours begin.
Sunday, October 4 — Departure
- 6:00 a.m.Quiet hours end.
- 7:00 a.m.Group lineup opens.
- 7:30 a.m.Breakfast available for purchase at the Silo Bar.
- 8:30 a.m.Camp breakdown and departure.
Vehicle and participant requirements
Required
A qualifying Toyota, Lexus, or Land Cruiser 4×4 for a Driver registration.
Required
A current MERUS waiver for every participant; a parent or legal guardian completes a minor’s waiver.
Required
All equipment and vehicle requirements shown for the selected trail or activity.
Plan ahead
Review the current maps, weather, and packing instructions before traveling.
Plan ahead
Bring route-appropriate recovery and safety equipment unless the final event instructions say otherwise.
Stay and arrival
Festival camping is included
Festival camping is part of the published event registration. Cabins, RV sites, and other premium stays cost extra and should be reserved separately.
Compare accommodationsArrive at MERUS Adventure Park
Use the current route and check-in instructions before leaving home. Navigation service can be unreliable near the canyon.
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Cancellation and refund terms can be event-specific. The terms shown with the selected Flybook registration are authoritative.
Texas Toyota Takeover questions
Who can attend Texas Toyota Takeover?
The event is published for Toyota, Lexus, and Land Cruiser 4×4 owners, drivers, and passengers across skill levels.
Is camping included?
Festival camping is included. Cabins, RV sites, and other premium accommodations are separate reservations.
How many rigs can attend?
MERUS publishes a limit of 100 rigs. Open the registration source to check live availability before making travel plans.
Check event availability
Continue to the registration page for live availability and final terms.
This printed event guide may become outdated. Verify the current date, availability, inclusions, requirements, and terms online before traveling.
