2. When running at night remember to be safe – wear reflective clothing, make sure the area is safe (if possible run with a buddy), and make sure the area will have plenty of light.  For your training runs you can wear a headlamp to light your way, but for Wine and Dine you will not need to wear a headlamp because there will be plenty of light along the course.

3. Fueling is so important for any type of run, but it can be an all day fueling event for a night race.  The key again is to practice ahead of time so you know what your body needs and can handle before an evening workout.  On the nights that you do your evening training runs also be mindful of your food intake those days.  I find that I have a late breakfast, around 10:00 in the morning, that is a balance of carbohydrates and proteins, then I have a small lunch/big snack around 1:00 (again balancing carbs and proteins), then dinner at 5:30 that is again a balance of carbs and proteins, and finally a protein bar around 8:30 while waiting in line to meet Characters before the race (I also carry a pouch of applesauce for refueling during a half marathon).  Please note that this is what I have found to work for me, but you will need to find what your body likes best for race night.  I also try to make sure that I do not sample new foods, because I am not sure how my body will react and do not want any surprises during my run through Disney.  That can be hard to do with all the yummy goodies in Disney World, especially at the Food and Wine Festival, but remember you can sample those goodies after you cross the finish line.

4. I also make sure my body is used to staying up late and sleeping in late starting a few days before the Wine and Dine Half Marathon, or any night race.  Getting to Walt Disney World a few days before your race and enjoying the night life is a great way to help your body get used to this new sleep cycle.  Now you have an excuse to close the parks, or Disney Springs!