Eau Gallie Civic Center, Melbourne FL
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Event Date and Location
- Date: February 15, 2026
- Location: Eau Galle Civic Center - 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne
Race Start Times
- 10K: 7:00 AM Start
- 2 Mile: 8:30 AM Start
Race Overview
- Details: 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.
- Beneficiary: Race benefits the SCR Christian Lake Memorial Student Scholarship Fund.
- Challenge: This year we'll have 440 spots for the SLAY THE BEAST CHALLENGE!
Race Information
- 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.
- Championship: 10K is the 2026 RRCA Southern Region 10K Championship race.
- Alternative: Not up for the full 6.2 miles? Join us for the Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile.
Challenge Details
- 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.
- Activities: Dragon dance pre-race, post race refreshments & food.
- Weather Policy: Rain or shine event, no refunds issued. No dogs allowed.
Entry Fees
- Registration End: Early Registration ends 2/1/2026
- Slay the Beast Challenge: $75 (10K & 2 Mile)
- 10K Adult: $40
- 2 Mile Adult: $28
Early Packet Pickup
- Location: Packet pickup at Running Zone—3696 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne
- Dates: Friday, February 13 from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Saturday: February 14 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Race Day Schedule
- 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
- 8:30 AM: Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile starts
Award Categories
- Overall Awards: Top 3 Overall Male & Female in 10K, 2 Mile, & Slay the Beast
- Masters and Grand Masters: Top Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+), & Senior Grand Masters (60+) Male & Female — 10K & 2 Mile
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 in each Age Group— 10K & 2 Mile
- Team Competition: 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)
Age Groups
- 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+
Additional Information
- More Details: For additional detailed 2026 race information, please click here.
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