Texas · 52.4 Mile Ultra · Marathon · Half Marathon
Merus Marathon & Ultra
Merus Marathon & Ultra is a 52.4 Mile Ultra, marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Claude, Texas. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 17, 2027.
- Race day
- April 17, 2027
- Location
- Claude, TX
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Location
- Claude, Texas
- Distances
- 52.4 Mile Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile (Youth)
- Course
- 3412 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- perspectivepacing.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $150 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not a Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 59°F at the start, 86% humidity, 10 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Merus Marathon & Ultra
Merus Adventure Park, located in the Palo Duro Canyon offers huge elevation gains throughout the land. The base elevation at the rim of the canyon is 3,412 feet above sea level. The lowest point on the floor of the canyon at MERUS Adventure is 2,500 feet. Most of the elevation gains range from 100 to 500 feet in drop, creating ample opportunities for a challenging race course. Millions of years of erosion have created incredible colors and a variety of surface materials. As you cover the miles,…
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Merus Marathon & Ultra: common questions
- When is the Merus Marathon & Ultra?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 17, 2027.
- Where is the Merus Marathon & Ultra held?
- In Claude, Texas.
- What distances does the Merus Marathon & Ultra offer?
- 52.4 Mile Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile (Youth).
- How do I register for the Merus Marathon & Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Merus Marathon & Ultra?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $150 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Merus Marathon & Ultra start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Merus Marathon & Ultra?
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not a Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Merus Marathon & Ultra?
- about 59°F at the start, 86% humidity, 10 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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