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Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile

Sun, Feb 14, 2027, 7:00 AM EST

Location
Melbourne, FL
Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave, 32935
Type
RUN

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At a glance

Embrace the dragon spirit in Melbourne, FL with a challenging 10K or 2-mile race, supporting student scholarships and earning unique awards.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • For a Cause
  • Masters (40+)

Join the 39th running of this iconic Space Coast Runners road race in Melbourne, FL. Choose between the challenging Eye of the Dragon 10K or the Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile, both certified courses with out-and-back sections over the Eau Gallie Causeway and Indian River. For an extra challenge, take on the 'Slay the Beast' and run both races for unique rewards. This event also serves as Race #7 in the SCR Runner of the Year Series and proudly supports the SCR Christian Lake Memorial Student Scholarship Fund.

What to expect

  • Run a certified 10K or 2-mile road race featuring out-and-back sections over the Eau Gallie Causeway and Indian River.
  • Challenge yourself with the 'Slay the Beast' to complete both distances and earn three medals.
  • Enjoy a pre-race dragon dance, a free race shirt, and post-race refreshments.

Standout details

  • Slay the Beast Challenge (run both races)
  • Top 3 earn amazing Dragon swords
  • Benefits Student Scholarship Fund
  • Pre-race Dragon dance

Perks & features

  • Food & Drink
  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

9 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 2 Miles

    Sun, Feb 14, 8:30 AM EST · From $31.00

    Opens Apr 1, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT · Closes Feb 14, 2027, 3:30 AM EST

  • 2 Miles

    Sun, Feb 14, 8:30 AM EST · From $27.00

    Opens Apr 1, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT · Closes Feb 14, 2027, 3:30 AM EST

  • 2 Miles

    Sun, Feb 14, 8:30 AM EST · From $33.00

    Opens Apr 1, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT · Closes Feb 9, 2027, 9:00 AM EST

+ 6 more options
  • 10K

    Sun, Feb 14, 7:00 AM EST · From $43.50

    Opens Apr 1, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT · Closes Feb 14, 2027, 2:00 AM EST

  • 10K

    Sun, Feb 14, 7:00 AM EST · From $33.00

    Opens Apr 1, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT · Closes Feb 14, 2027, 2:00 AM EST

  • 10K

    Sun, Feb 14, 7:00 AM EST · From $48.95

    Opens Apr 1, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT · Closes Feb 9, 2027, 12:00 PM EST

  • 8.2 Miles

    Sun, Feb 14, 7:00 AM EST · From $80.50

    Opens Apr 1, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT · Closes Feb 14, 2027, 2:00 AM EST

  • 8.2 Miles

    Sun, Feb 14, 7:00 AM EST · From $69.90

    Opens Apr 1, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT · Closes Feb 14, 2027, 2:00 AM EST

  • 8.2 Miles

    Sun, Feb 14, 7:00 AM EST · From $85.80

    Opens Apr 1, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT · Closes Feb 9, 2027, 9:00 AM EST

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Flat road course

The course

  • Road
  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Sunday, February 14, 2027

Eau Galle Civic Center - 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne

10K | 7:00 AM Start

2 Mile | 8:30 AM Start

Join us for the 39th running of this iconic Space Coast Runners road race!

You're going to love it! Race #7 in the SCR Runner of the Year Series.

Race benefits the SCR Christian Lake Memorial Student Scholarship Fund

RACE INFO:

Presented by Power of Pizza Charities

Challenging 10K & 2 Mile certified road races which include out & backs over the Eau Gallie Causeway and Indian River.

Not up for the full 6.2 miles? Join us for the Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile.

Slay the Beast Challenge - It's the 12th year of the challenge.

Sign up & finish both races and you get 3 medals!

Space is limited to 475 . Top 3 get amazing Dragon swords.

You must be able to start the 2 Mile race no later than 8:35 am.

Free dragon race shirt guaranteed with paid early registration.

Dragon dance pre-race. Post-race refreshments and food.

Rain or shine event, no refunds issued. No dogs allowed.

ENTRY FEES: SORRY NO REFUNDS! Early Registration ends 1/31/2027

Slay the Beast Challenge—$75 (10K & 2 Mile)

Slay the Beast Challenge SCR—$65 (10K & 2 Mile)

All Slay the Beast Registrations 2/1 to 2/14 — $80

10K Adult — $40

10K Student (18 & under) — $35

10K SCR Member — $30

All 10K Registrations 2/1 to 2/14 — $45

2 Mile Adult — $28

2 Mile Students (18 & under) — $25

2 Mile SCR Member — $24

All 2 Mile Registrations 2/1 to 2/14—$30

EARLY PACKET PICKUP:

Packet pickup at Running Zone—3696 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne

Friday, February 12 from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Saturday, February 13 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

SUNDAY, FEB 14 – RACE DAY:

6:00 AM Packet Pick Up & Race Day registration

6:45 AM 10K Late registration ends

7:00 AM Eye of the Dragon 10K starts

8:00 AM 2 Mile Late registration ends

8:30 AM Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile starts

8:45 AM Tentative Awards Ceremony for 10K with 2 Mile and Slay the Beast to follow

10K, 2 MILE, & SLAY THE BEAST AWARD CATEGORIES:

Top 3 Overall Male & Female in 10K, 2 Mile, & Slay the Beast

Top Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+) & Senior Grand Masters (60+) Male & Female — 10K & 2 Mile

Top 3 in each Age Group— 10K & 2 Mile

Top Overall 10K Team & 2 Mile Co-ed Team Competition (Team must have a min of 5 members; co-ed must have 1 person of opposite sex)

Top Overall Male/Female Adaptive Athlete

10K AGE GROUPS: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

2 MILE AGE GROUPS: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

Adaptive Athletes

Eye of the Dragon welcomes athletes who may have a permanent visual, hearing, physical, or intellectual impairment or disability that affects their ability to participate in long-distance events. All athletes must meet the age, participation, safety, and equipment requirements of the specific race and must be registered for the event they wish to take part in. Athletes with an impairment or disability are encouraged to contact the race director with any accommodation requests needed prior to registering ( eyeofthedragon10K@gmail.com ). Eye of the Dragon 10K will do its best to provide all reasonable accommodations to these athletes.

For additional detailed 2027 race information, please click here .

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