Thanksgiving weekend at MERUS
Turkey Trot
Make room for adventure this Thanksgiving weekend. Explore Palo Duro Canyon on a guided off-road trail run, take in the views, and share an evening potluck with your MERUS community.
Continue to Flybook for current ticket options, availability, final totals, and terms.
A day of trails, views, and community
Our annual Turkey Trot brings drivers and passengers together for a Thanksgiving weekend adventure at MERUS. With guided routes ranging from scenic green trails to challenging black terrain, choose the run that fits your experience.
After exploring Palo Duro Canyon, bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish to the community potluck. Share a meal, catch up with fellow adventurers, and relax at the Cantina Bar.
Tickets and participation
Choose your rig or passenger ticket in Flybook. Current availability and the final total are shown during booking.
Turkey Trot Rig Ticket
$79listed ticket price
Bring your rig and join a guided off-road trail run. Choose your ticket through Flybook.
Turkey Trot Passenger Ticket
$49listed ticket price
Come along for the canyon views and community. Select a passenger ticket when registering.
MERUS Members
Freewith your member ticket code
Members receive free access to this event. Check your email for the code to claim your free tickets.
Choose your guided trail run
Guided runs take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with options for beginners through experienced off-road drivers.
Green Run
A scenic, beginner-friendly option for drivers getting started on the trails.
Blue Run
Moderate terrain with technical sections for drivers ready for more of a challenge.
Blue/Black Run
A mix of moderate and advanced trail difficulty.
Black Run
Advanced terrain for experienced drivers.
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Plan your day around guided canyon trails and an evening with the MERUS community. Follow your final booking confirmation for arrival instructions.
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. · Guided trail runs
Head out on your selected green, blue, blue/black, or black guided run and explore Palo Duro Canyon.
6:00 p.m. · Community potluck
Bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish to share. Gather for a meal with the MERUS community, then relax at the Cantina Bar.
Before you arrive
A few essentials to have ready for your day at MERUS.
Bring your vehicle essentials
Every vehicle must carry a GMRS radio and a fire extinguisher at all times. Both are available at the front office if you do not bring them.
Complete your waiver
Every guest must sign a waiver. Your booking confirmation email includes the waiver link.
Choose the right trail
Select a guided run suited to your experience and vehicle. Follow the park’s route-specific requirements and final event instructions.
Bring a dish to share
Let us know during registration whether you’ll participate in the potluck, and bring a favorite Thanksgiving dish for the community table.
Join us for Turkey Trot
Spend Saturday, November 28 on the trails and around the table with your MERUS community.
Continue to Flybook to choose your ticket and review current availability, final totals, and terms. Members: have the ticket code from your email ready.
