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

Date
February 14, 2027
Distance
Eye of the Dragon 10K · Eye of the Dragon 10K - SCR Members · Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile & more

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.

Distances & Pricing

Eye of the Dragon 10K7 AMRegister →
Eye of the Dragon 10K - SCR Members7 AMRegister →
Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile8:30 AMRegister →
Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile - SCR Members8:30 AMRegister →
VIRTUAL Eye of the Dragon 10k7 AMRegister →
VIRTUAL Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile8:30 AMRegister →
Slay the Beast Challenge7 AMRegister →
Slay the Beast Challenge - SCR Members7 AMRegister →
VIRTUAL Slay the Beast Challenge7 AMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.

Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.

This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.

How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile?
Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile is a running event held in Melbourne, FL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile?
Sunday, February 14, 2027 in Melbourne, FL at Eau Gallie Civic Center, Melbourne, FL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

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