How to see and be seen running after dark in the fall and winter.

We turned back our clocks on November 1 when Daylight Savings Time ended, and just like that, our after-work runs went dark.

Throughout the U.S. and Canada, daylight begins to disappear by 5 p.m., quickly fading to darkness by the time we’ve laced up our shoes and started running. But our desire to log daily mileage, run fast workouts or meet up with a local group hasn’t waned at all, and that can present big challenges.

There’s a two-fold dilemma running after dark—the need to see and to be seen. Seeing the surface of the trail, sidewalk or road is only half the equation. The other half is making sure everyone sees you. A runner in black tights or a dark jacket is nearly invisible to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians until the last moment.

The good news? It’s never been easier to light your way on your nighttime runs. New reflective running apparel and illuminating running accessories have moved well beyond small silver dots or thin strips of reflective tape, and modern headlamps and waistlamps are lighter, brighter, rechargeable and bounce-free.

We wear-tested some of the best night running gear that can help get you through the fall and winter.

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Reflectivity and Lighting for Running After Dark — Gear for running after dark shot by Peter Maksimow (**@petermaksimow**) in Boulder, Colorado, with trail runners Jamie Mieras and Bill Hanson.

Rabbit Low Light Cocoon Long Sleeve

The Rabbit Low Light Cocoon Long Sleeve ($130) is a fleece-lined, water-resistant cold-weather top with a built-in turtleneck that pulls up into a hood and face mask, plus a 360-degree reflective print, reflective seams and logos that light up when headlights hit it.

Shop: Women’s / Men’s

Brooks Canopy Reflective Jacket

The Brooks Canopy Reflective Jacket (Originally $180; Now $161) is a hooded, wind- and water-resistant shell made from recycled nylon, with an all-over reflective print that turns the whole jacket into a glowing beacon when headlights hit it.

Shop: Women’s / Men’s

Brooks Women’s Momentum Thermal Tight

The Brooks Momentum Thermal Tight (Originally $130; Sale Price $117) is a high-rise, semi-compressive winter tight built from brushed DriLayer Threshold thermal fabric that holds in warmth and wicks sweat, with reflective hits on the legs to catch headlights.

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Nike Men’s Dri-FIT Stride Tight

The Nike Men’s Dri-FIT Stride Tight ($95) is a 7/8-length, midweight running tight with sweat-wicking Dri-FIT fabric, a built-in brief liner, a zippered back pocket big enough for most phones, and a reflective Swoosh and accents for a bit of low-light visibility.

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Black Diamond Deploy Run Light

The Black Diamond Deploy Run Light ($70) is a compact, rechargeable 325-lumen headlamp with a bounce-free wing band, a lens you can re-angle at the push of a button, IPX4 water resistance and a reflective headband for 360-degree visibility.

Shop: Black Diamond Deploy Run Light

Rabbit Low Light Layer One Long Sleeve

The Rabbit Low Light Layer One Long Sleeve ($70) is a lightweight grid-fleece top that works as a base layer or on its own, with a 360-degree reflective print that lights up the whole shirt when headlights or a headlamp hit it.

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Rabbit Men’s FKT 5″ Short

The Rabbit FKT 5″ Short is a trail-ready medium-insteam running short with multiple stash pockets for nutrition and essentials.

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Rabbit Women’s Low Light Speed Leggy 4″

The Rabbit Women’s Low Light Speed Leggy 4″ ($70) is a fitted, mid-rise short tight that pairs a lightweight, quick-drying fabric with an all-over reflective print for added visibility on low-light runs.

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