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Sunday, February 15, 2026
Eau Galle Civic Center - 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne
10K | 7:00 AM Start
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 Student Scholarship Fund.
This year we'll have 440 spots for the SLAY THE BEAST CHALLENGE!!
RACE INFO:
Presented by Power of Pizza Charities
Challenging 10K certified road race course which includes an out & back over the Eau Gallie Causeway and Indian River.
10K is the 2026 RRCA Southern Region 10K Championship race.
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.
Free dragon race shirt guaranteed with paid early registration.
Dragon dance pre-race. Post race refreshments & food.
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 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
9:00 AM Tentative Awards Ceremony for all races
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)
10K - RRCA Southern Region Championship Male & Female in Open, 40+, 50+, 60+ and Open 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+
For additional detailed 2026 race information, please click here.
Pirate Plunder 2 Miler
Date: Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Race Amenities:
Best Pirate Costume awards
Fun Pirate awards
Tri-Blend Shirts for Participants (Not guaranteed after 3/7)
Free Li'l Pirate Kids' Run with Zippy the Gecko
Beneficiary: Harmony Farms
Random giveaways
Giveaways of Running Zone gift cards!
Dogs are not allowed at this event. (We love our dogs too, but dogs are not allowed at events permitted within the City of Melbourne)
Running Zone Series Amenities
Our series races provides participants with an exceptional experience including:
Series awards of $10,000 in prizes
Plenty of fluids along the course and finish area
Split clocks at each mile and directional markers
Electronic timing with immediate results
Finisher certificates & finish line video
Unique race-themed awards
Participate in all Race Series events and get a Finisher Custom Tervis! (See more information on our Series Page). All events have a virtual option. Participation and submission of results maintain eligibility for 7 Race Series Finisher Tervis.
Early Packet Pickup
Race packets can be picked up prior to race day at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd):
Fees
(Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.)
Individual Registration: $35 ($40 Race Day)
Kid’s Registration: $20 ($25 Race Day)
$5 OFF for No Shirt Option!
$5 OFF for No Medal Option!
Run For the Gecko 5K
Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Time: 7:00 AM
Race Amenities:
Birthday Cupcakes for all finishers
Tri-Blend Shirts for Participants (Not guaranteed after 4/10)
FREE Beer (21 & older)
Li'l Gecko Kid's Run with Zippy the Gecko
Benefits Eau Gallie High School Running Programs
Random Giveaway of $500 Gift Card
Running Zone Series Amenities
Our series races provides participants with an exceptional experience including:
Series awards of $10,000 in prizes
Plenty of fluids along the course and finish area
Split clocks at each mile and directional markers
Electronic timing with immediate results
Finisher certificates & finish line video
Unique race-themed awards
Participate in all Race Series events and get a Finisher Custom Tervis! (See more information on our Series Page). All events have a virtual option. Participation and submission of results maintain eligibility for 7 Race Series Finisher Tervis.
Fees
(Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.)
Individual Registration: $35.00 ($40 Race Day)
Kid’s Registration: $20.00 ($25 Race Day)
$5 OFF for No Shirt Option!
$5 OFF for No Medal Option!
Early Packet Pickup
Save time and pick up your packet early!
Race packets can be picked up prior to race day at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd) on the following days:
Wednesday, May 7th: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday, May 8th: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday, May 9th: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Race Day Timetable:
5:45 AM – Packet pickup & Late Registration begins at Wickham Park Community Center
6:45 AM – Packet Pickup & Late Registration closes
7:00 AM – Race Start
8:00 AM* – FREE Kids Runs (ages 12 and under)
8:15 AM* – Awards Ceremony
*Estimated Times
Dogs:
We love our furry friends. However, due to race permitting and insurance, dogs and other animals are prohibited at our race unless it is an ADA service animal. If you bring your pup and they are not an ADA service animal, we will kindly ask you to leave the race site and take your fur baby home.
There is a one hour cut off for all runners. You will be escorted off the course is you do not finish the course by 8:30am
Brevard Zoo's Wild Watermelon 3k is a family-friendly event and great way to kick off your summer!
Runners and walkers of all ages will traverse a course through the Zoo passing animals, their habitats and native plants along the way.
The event features a post-race watermelon feast, with slices of fresh, chilled watermelon courtesy of our presenting partner, the Florida Watermelon Association!
The run is set for a 7:30 a.m. start on June 20, 2026.
A water/Gatorade station is along the route and at our start and finish line areas.
Prizes will be awarded to the Top 10 overall male and female finishers, and ALL finishers will receive a beautiful watermelon-themed medal and commemorative running hat.
Race shirts will be available for purchase for $20 each online prior to the event.
This race is limited. Register today before it sells out. There are no refunds for any reason.
Please email us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns
This event is brought to you by Smooth Running and is designed to benefit the Brevard Zoo.
The 2026 Wild Watermelon 3k is presented by Florida Watermelon Association and Orlando Health
If you registered for the virtual event, please submit the following information to [email protected]. Once we receive the required information, your packet will be mailed to you.
First Name:
Last Name:
Mailing Address:
Proof of distance:
Brevard Zoo's 2nd Annual Wild Turkey Trot 3k is a family-friendly event and great way to kick off your Thanksgiving day!
Runners and walkers of all ages will traverse a course through the Zoo passing animals, their habitats and native plants along the way.
The run is set for a 7:30 a.m. start on November 26, 2026.
Registered runners get 50% off admission on Thanksgiving weekend by showing their race bib at the Zoo's main service window.
Note that Brevard Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
There is a one hour cut off for all runners. The one hour limit begins from the time you start the race. You will be escorted off the course is you do not finish the course by your designated end time.
A water/Gatorade station is along the route and at our start and finish line areas.
Prizes will be awarded to the Top 10 overall male and female finishers and Top 5 overall male and female for the 11years and under division. ALL finishers will receive a beautiful turkey-themed medal and commemorative running hat.
Race shirts will be available for purchase for $20 each online prior to the event.
A pre-race packet will be sent out one week prior to the event. This will include all details and information you will need for packet pickup and race morning!
This race has limited entries. Register today. This race will sell out. There are no refunds for any reason.
Please email us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns
This event is brought to you by Smooth Running and benefits Brevard Zoo.
The 2026 Wild Turkey Trot 3k is presented by Orlando Health
If you registered for the virtual event, please submit the following information to [email protected]. Once we receive the required information, your packet will be mailed to you.
First Name:
Last Name:
Mailing Address:
Proof of distance:
USA Swimming Club. 53 members.