22nd Midnight Madness 3-mile Run. The race starts at 10:30 p.m. on December 31 and finishers are greeted with hot chili from Sweet Tomatoes at the finish line and are encouraged to ring in the new year with their fellow (sweaty) participants.
The Midnight Madness 3-Mile is just one of several night-time races
popping up all over the Valley and the rest of the country. And it's no
mystery why these races have an appeal. Instead of celebrating with a
big breakfast and a mid-morning nap, it's perfectly acceptable for
night-time racers to turn a finishing time into an all-night
celebration -- booze, dinner, and good friends included.
Only two months ago, endurance devotees attended the yearly Javelina
Midnight Run in Fountain Hills, and Old Town Scottsdale has an evening
run planned for the spring.
Las Vegas is building a reputation for hosting several night-time
races, including this year's Rock N' Roll Marathon, and Nevada is
famous for the yearly Extraterrestrial Midnight Run.
If you're going to go late-night, here's a few tips.
1. Try to limit your fiber intake to breakfast and drink plenty of
water during the day so that your food has properly digested by race
time.
2. Stay off your feet most of the day, but take breaks every hour to stretch and move your legs.
4. Be sure to do a proper warm-up before race time.
Celebrate the New Year like a runner. The Midnight Madness 3 Mile Run starts at 10:30 p.m. on December 31st at the Rose Mofford Sports Complex. Registration starts at $25. Visit www.runningmasters.net for more information.
