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

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, February 14, 2027
• Location: Eau Galle Civic Center - 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne, FL
• 10K Start: 7:00 AM
• 2 Mile Start: 8:30 AM

Race Overview

• Experience: Join us for the 39th running of this iconic Space Coast Runners road race!
• Series: Race #7 in the SCR Runner of the Year Series.
• Beneficiary: Race benefits the SCR Christian Lake Memorial Student Scholarship Fund.
• Challenge: Slay the Beast Challenge - It’s the 12th year of the challenge.

Race Info

• Presented By: Power of Pizza Charities
• Course: Challenging 10K & 2 Mile certified road races which include out & backs over the Eau Gallie Causeway and Indian River.
• Participation: Not up for the full 6.2 miles? Join us for the Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile.
• Medals: Sign up & finish both races and you get 3 medals!

Entry Fees

Sorry, no refunds! Early Registration ends 1/31/2027

• Slay the Beast Challenge: $75 (10K & 2 Mile)
• 10K Adult: $40
• 2 Mile Adult: $28
• Reg. Dates: All Registrations from 2/1 to 2/14 have different rates.

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

Race Day Schedule

• 6:00 AM: Packet Pick Up & Race Day registration
• 7:00 AM: Eye of the Dragon 10K starts
• 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

Award Categories

• Overall: Top 3 Overall Male & Female in 10K, 2 Mile, & Slay the Beast
• Masters: Top Masters, Grand Masters & Senior Grand Masters Male & Female — 10K & 2 Mile
• Age Groups: Top 3 in each Age Group— 10K & 2 Mile
• Teams: Top Overall 10K Team & 2 Mile Co-ed Team Competition

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.

More Information

For additional detailed 2027 race information, please click here.