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

  • Date Sun 15th February 2026
  • Time 7:00AM EST
  • Location Melbourne, Florida
  • Price $27.00 - $85.80
  • Races 9 races
  • Distances 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile event, taking place on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Eau Galle Civic Center located at 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne, Brevard. This iconic race, now in its 38th year, is part of the SCR Runner of the Year Series and features a challenging 10K certified road course that includes an out-and-back stretch over the stunning Eau Galle Causeway and Indian River. The 10K race kicks off at 7:00 AM, while the Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile starts at 8:30 AM, making it a perfect option for runners of all levels.

Participants can also take on the exciting Slay the Beast Challenge, where finishing both races earns you three medals! With only 440 spots available for this challenge, it’s a great opportunity to test your limits. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with pre-race Dragon Dance festivities, post-race refreshments, and the chance for awards in various categories, including overall and age group winners. Don’t miss this fantastic running event that benefits the SCR Christian Lake Memorial Scholarship Fundβ€”mark your calendars

Organiser's Description

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026

EAU GALLE CIVIC CENTER - 1551 HIGHLAND AVE., MELBOURNE

10K | 7:00 AM START *RRCA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

2 MILE | 8:30 AM START

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 SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

_THIS YEAR WE'LL HAVE 440 SPOTS FOR THE SLAY THE BEAST CHALLENGE!! _



RACE INFO:

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PRESENTED BY POWER OF PIZZA CHARITIES

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CHALLENGING 10K CERTIFIED ROAD RACE COURSE WHICH INCLUDES AN OUT & BACK OVER THE EAU GALLIE CAUSEWAY AND INDIAN RIVER.

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NOT UP FOR THE FULL 6.2 MILES? JOIN US FOR THE TAIL OF THE LIZARD 2 MILE.

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SLAY THE BEAST CHALLENGEITS 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.

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THE 10K HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS THE ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA (RRCA) STATE 10K CHAMPIONSHIP RACE.

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FREE DRAGON RACE SHIRT GUARANTEED WITH PAID EARLY REGISTRATION.

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DRAGON DANCE PRE-RACE. POST RACE REFRESHMENTS & FOOD.

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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 ZONE3696 N WICKHAM RD, MELBOURNE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 FROM 10:00 AM TO 6:30 PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 FROM 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM



SUNDAY, FEB 15 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

9:30 AM TENTATIVE AWARDS CEREMONY FOR ALL RACES



10K, 2 MILE, & SLAY THE BEAST AWARD CATEGORIES:

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TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE IN 10K, 2 MILE, & SLAY THE BEAST

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TOP MASTERS (40+), GRAND MASTERS (50+) & SENIOR GRAND MASTERS (60+) MALE & FEMALE 10K & 2 MILE

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TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP 10K & 2 MILE

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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)

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RRCA 10K STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS INCLUDE: OPEN MALE AND FEMALE
40+ MALE AND FEMALE
50+ MALE AND FEMALE
60+ MALE AND FEMALE
OPEN ADAPTIVE ATHLETE MALE AND FEMALE

_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+

_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+

Races

  • Eye of the Dragon 10K

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 15th February 2026 (7:00AM EST)

    $43.50

    OPENS SOON
    Student pricing (18 & under) will be reflected at checkout.
  • Eye of the Dragon 10K - SCR Members

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 15th February 2026 (7:00AM EST)

    $33.00

    OPENS SOON
  • Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 15th February 2026 (8:30AM EST)

    $31.00

    OPENS SOON
    Student pricing (18 & under) will be reflected at checkout.
  • Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile - SCR Members

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 15th February 2026 (8:30AM EST)

    $27.00

    OPENS SOON
  • Slay the Beast Challenge

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 15th February 2026 (7:00AM EST)

    $80.50

    OPENS SOON
  • Slay the Beast Challenge - SCR Members

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 15th February 2026 (7:00AM EST)

    $69.90

    OPENS SOON
  • VIRTUAL Eye of the Dragon 10k

    Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    $48.95

    OPENS SOON
    Includes shipment of medal and shirt if you choose to have your race packet mailed to you.
  • VIRTUAL Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    $33.00

    OPENS SOON
    Includes shipment of medal and shirt if you choose to have your race packet mailed to you.
  • VIRTUAL Slay the Beast Challenge

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    $85.80

    OPENS SOON
    Includes shipment of medal and shirt if you choose to have your race packet mailed to you.

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Location

Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave, Melbourne, 32935, FL, United States

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