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I wouldn't worry about energy too much, I never bother over a half. Depending on your mass and speed you'll only burn 1000-1500 kcals. If you have a good carb load the night before and plenty of breakfast you'll be fine. Fluids however you will want.
As others have said, time on feet is key. If you can run 10miles comfortably during training, on the day you can probably HTFU for the last three (if the goal is to just get round). My first one I'd never run more than 11miles and didn't suffer worse than any other race.