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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 race on February 14, 2027 in Melbourne, FL, with entry fees from $24 to $75.

Date
February 14, 2027 (206 days to go)
Price
$24–$75
Sport
Running
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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.

Events

Eye of the Dragon 10K - SCR Members$30
Eye of the Dragon 10K$40
Slay the Beast Challenge - SCR Members$65
Slay the Beast Challenge$75
Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile - SCR Members$24
Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile$28

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

75°

Typical Low

53°

Chance of Rain

24%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Melbourne Wfo, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:01 AMSunset 6:12 PMDaylight 11h 11m

Host City

About Melbourne, FL

Population

85,718

as of 2023

City Elevation

21 ft

Nearest Airport

MLB

Melbourne Orlando International Airport · 1 mi

Major Hub

MCO

Orlando International Airport · 48 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

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Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile
Date
February 14, 2027

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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 race held in Melbourne, Florida on February 14, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile?+
Sunday, February 14, 2027 in Melbourne, Florida at Eau Gallie Civic Center. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

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

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