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

📅 Race Date

Sunday, February 15, 2026

📍 Location

Eau Gallie Civic Center - 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne

🏃‍♂️ Race Schedule

• 10K: 7:00 AM Start
• 2 Mile: 8:30 AM Start

🎉 Event Overview

Join us for the 38th running of this iconic Space Coast Runners road race! You are going to love it! Race #7 in the SCR Runner of the Year Series.

Race Benefits the SCR Christian Lake Memorial Student Scholarship Fund.

This year we'll have 440 spots for the SLAY THE BEAST CHALLENGE!

📝 Race Info

• Presented by: Power of Pizza Charities
• Course: Challenging 10K certified road race course which includes an out & back over the Eau Gallie Causeway and Indian River.
• Alternative: 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 11th year of the challenge. Sign up & finish both races and you get 3 medals! Space is limited to 440. Top 3 get amazing Dragon swords. You must be able to start the 2 Mile race no later than 8:35 AM.
• Shirt: Free dragon race shirt guaranteed with paid early registration.
• Events: Dragon dance pre-race. Post race refreshments & food.
• Weather: Rain or shine event, no refunds issued. No dogs allowed.

💰 Entry Fees

Sorry, no refunds! Early Registration ends 2/1/2026

• Slay the Beast Challenge: $75 (10K & 2 Mile)
• Slay the Beast Challenge SCR: $65 (10K & 2 Mile)
• All Slay the Beast Registrations (2/2 to 2/15): $80
• 10K Adult: $40
• 10K Student (18 & under): $35
• 10K SCR Member: $30
• All 10K Registrations (2/2 to 2/15): $45
• 2 Mile Adult: $28
• 2 Mile Students (18 & under): $25
• 2 Mile SCR Member: $24
• All 2 Mile Registrations (2/2 to 2/15): $30

📦 Early Packet Pickup

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

• Friday, February 13: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Saturday, February 14: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

🏁 Race Day Schedule - Sunday, Feb 15

• 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
• 9:30 AM: Tentative Awards Ceremony for all races

🏆 Award Categories

• Top 3 Overall: Male & Female in 10K, 2 Mile, & Slay the Beast
• Top Masters: (40+, 50+, 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)

📊 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+