Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile 2027 — Melbourne, FL

Date
February 14, 2027
Location
Melbourne, FL
Venue
Eau Gallie Civic Center
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$24.00 – $80.00
Events
Eye of the Dragon 10K, Eye of the Dragon 10K - SCR Members, Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile, Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile - SCR Members, Slay the Beast Challenge, Slay the Beast Challenge - SCR Members
Includes
T-Shirt

The Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile is a running event held in Melbourne, Florida on February 14, 2027. Three distances are available: a 10K, an 8.2-mile option, and a 2-mile race. The event starts at 7:00 AM from Eau Gallie Civic Center. Entry fees range from $24 to $80 depending on the distance and registration timing. If you can't travel to Melbourne, a virtual participation option lets you complete your chosen distance on your own schedule. This Valentine's Day race works well for runners of varying abilities, from those tackling the shorter 2-mile option to experienced runners taking on the 10K or 8.2-mile distances.

From the Race 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 .

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile 2027 — Melbourne, FL?

Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile 2027 — Melbourne, FL takes place on February 14, 2027. The race is held in Melbourne, Florida.

Where is Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile 2027 — Melbourne, FL held?

Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile 2027 — Melbourne, FL is held at Eau Gallie Civic Center in Melbourne, Florida.

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