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6 days ago
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Running of the bulls through the streets of Pamplona: Dramatic images from the controversial tradition
Revelers sprint during the Encierro (running of the bulls), at the Mercaderes corner, during the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, on July 8. (Albert Gea/Reuters) Spain kicked off one of its most controversial and adrenaline-fueled traditions on Monday: the Pamplona bull run. As part of the nine-day San Fermín Festival held every year from July 6 to July 14, the event brings more than a million thrill-seekers and spectators from across the globe to the city of Pamplona to watch hundreds of brave revelers get chased through the streets by six large bulls. At the stroke of 8 a.m. on July 7 of the festival every year, the bulls are released from their corral and charge through narrow alleys, toward the Plaza de Toros, the city's bullring, where they will later be killed by matadors during the evening's bullfights. Advertisement The runs last roughly three and a half minutes each day. Participants and spectators dress in white pants and a white shirt, with a red sash tied around the waist and a red handkerchief tied as a scarf around the neck. For the participants themselves, it's a heart-pumping race against time — and sharp horns. Made internationally famous in Ernest Hemingway's 1926 debut novel, The Sun Also Rises, the bull runs are dedicated to the city's patron saint, San Fermín. The tradition dates back to the 16th century when cattle herders used the bull run route to transport animals from the countryside into the city for bullfights, according to Time magazine. Still, the excitement doesn't come without perils. Dozens of runners are injured every year, with a reported 16 deaths since 1924. On the second day of the bull run this year, a man, identified only as being older than the age of 25, was gored by a bull's horn under his right armpit, highlighting the event's inherent risks. Seven others were injured and suffered bruises and contusions to the shoulder or head. Advertisement Despite the danger, the event's allure remains undiminished, drawing participants year after year despite the controversy it stirs among animal rights groups. Here are some of the tense moments captured on camera during this year's running of the bulls in Pamplona. Revelers run with bulls along Calle Estafeta on July 9. (Jeff J. Mitchell/Getty Images) Participants wearing traditional white outfits and red scarves take part in the first running of the bulls event on July 7. (Burak Akbulut/Anadolu via Getty Images) Bulls slip as they run through the Estafeta curve during the second running of the bulls on July 8. (Jorge Guerrero/AFP via Getty Images) Revelers run with bulls along Calle Estafeta during the San Fermin festival on July 9. (Jeff) Advertisement Participants run with a bull on July 7. (Jorge Guerrero/AFP via Getty Images) A fallen runner crouches low as the bulls ran past on July 8. (Ander Gillenea/AFP via Getty Images) Runners get pinned down as a bull charges on July 8. (Cesar Manso/AFP via Getty Images) Runners fall over as bulls charge past on July 8. (Cesar Manso/AFP via Getty Images) Advertisement A young bull charges at a participant in the ring on July 9. (Jorge Guerrero/AFP via Getty Images) Participants and Alvaro Nunez bulls run during the San Fermin festival on July 9. (Ander Gillenea/AFP via Getty Images) Runners fall as a bull that strayed from the pack charges on July 8. (Cesar Manso/AFP via Getty Images) Participants run ahead of Alvaro Nunez bulls at the entrance of the ring on July 9. (Jorge Guerrero/AFP via Getty Images) Advertisement Bull runners on the streets during the San Fermin festival on July 8. (Fernando Pidal/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) A participant is tossed by an Alvaro Nunez bull on July 9. (Ander Gillenea/AFP via Getty Images) See more of our photo features on Yahoo News.
Al Jazeera
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Jazeera
Photos: Thrills, spills mark Pamplona's iconic opening bull run in Spain
Thousands of daredevils ran, skidded and tumbled out of the way of six charging bulls at the opening run of the San Fermin festival in Spain. Monday was the first of nine morning runs during the famous celebrations held in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona. The bulls pounded along the twisting cobblestone streets after being led by six steers. Up to 4,000 runners take part in each bull run, which takes place over 846 metres (2,775 feet) and can last three to four minutes. Most runners wear the traditional garb of white trousers and shirt with a red sash and neckerchief. The expert Spanish runners try to sprint just in front of the bulls' horns for a few death-defying seconds while egging the animals on with a rolled newspaper. Thousands of spectators watch from balconies and wooden barricades along the course. Millions more follow the visceral spectacle on live television. While goring is not rare, many more people are bruised and injured in falls and pile-ups with each other. Medics rush in to treat the injured and take the seriously hurt to a hospital. Unofficial records say at least 15 people have died in the bull runs over the past century. The deadliest day on record was July 13, 1980, when four runners were killed by two bulls. The last death was in 2009. The rest of each day is for eating, drinking, dancing, and cultural entertainment, including bullfights, in which the animals that run in the morning are slain in the bullring by professional matadors each afternoon. Advertisement The festival was made internationally famous by Ernest Hemingway's classic 1926 novel, The Sun Also Rises, about American bohemians wasting away in Europe.
Al Arabiya
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Arabiya
Pamplona Holds Opening Bull Run During San Fermín Festival
Thousands of daredevils ran, skidded, and tumbled out of the way of six charging bulls at the opening run of the San Fermín festival Monday. It was the first of nine morning runs during the famous celebrations held in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona. The bulls pounded along the twisting cobblestone streets after being led by six steers. Up to 4,000 runners take part in each bull run, which takes place over 846 meters (2,775 feet) and can last three to four minutes. Most runners wear the traditional garb of white trousers and shirt with red sash and neckerchief. The expert Spanish runners try to sprint just in front of the bulls' horns for a few death-defying seconds while egging the animal on with a rolled newspaper. Thousands of spectators watch from balconies and wooden barricades along the course. Millions more follow the visceral spectacle on live television. While gorings are not rare, many more people are bruised and injured in falls and pileups with each other. Medics rush in to treat the injured and take the seriously hurt to a hospital. Unofficial records say at least 15 people have died in the bull runs over the past century. The deadliest day on record was July 13, 1980, when four runners were killed by two bulls. The last death was in 2009. The rest of each day is for eating, drinking, dancing, and cultural entertainment, including bullfights where the animals that run in the morning are slain in the bullring by professional matadors each afternoon. The festival was made internationally famous by Ernest Hemingway's classic 1926 novel 'The Sun Also Rises,' about American bohemians wasting away in Europe.
The Independent
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Pamplona holds opening bull run during San Fermín festival
Thousands of daredevils ran, skidded and tumbled out of the way of six charging bulls at the opening run of the San Fermín festival Monday. It was the first of nine morning runs during the famous celebrations held in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona. The bulls pounded along the twisting cobblestone streets after being led by six steers. Up to 4,000 runners take part in each bull run, which takes place over 846 meters (2,775 feet) and can last three to four minutes. Most runners wear the traditional garb of white trousers and shirt with red sash and neckerchief. The expert Spanish runners try to sprint just in front of the bull's horns for a few death-defying seconds while egging the animal on with a rolled newspaper. Thousands of spectators watch from balconies and wooden barricades along the course. Millions more follow the visceral spectacle on live television. While gorings are not rare, many more people are bruised and injured in falls and pileups with each other. Medics rush in to treat the injured and take the seriously hurt to a hospital. Unofficial records say at least 15 people have died in the bull runs over the past century. The deadliest day on record was July 13, 1980, when four runners were killed by two bulls. The last death was in 2009. The rest of each day is for eating, drinking, dancing and cultural entertainment, including bull fights where the animals that run in the morning are slain in the bull ring by professional matadors each afternoon. The festival was made internationally famous by Ernest Hemingway's classic 1926 novel 'The Sun Also Rises' about American bohemians wasting away in Europe. ___ Wilson reported from Barcelona, Spain.
Associated Press
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Pamplona holds opening bull run during San Fermín festival
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Thousands of daredevils ran, skidded and tumbled out of the way of six charging bulls at the opening run of the San Fermín festival Monday. It was the first of nine morning runs during the famous celebrations held in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona. The bulls pounded along the twisting cobblestone streets after being led by six steers. Up to 4,000 runners take part in each bull run, which takes place over 846 meters (2,775 feet) and can last three to four minutes. Most runners wear the traditional garb of white trousers and shirt with red sash and neckerchief. The expert Spanish runners try to sprint just in front of the bull's horns for a few death-defying seconds while egging the animal on with a rolled newspaper. Thousands of spectators watch from balconies and wooden barricades along the course. Millions more follow the visceral spectacle on live television. While gorings are not rare, many more people are bruised and injured in falls and pileups with each other. Medics rush in to treat the injured and take the seriously hurt to a hospital. Unofficial records say at least 15 people have died in the bull runs over the past century. The deadliest day on record was July 13, 1980, when four runners were killed by two bulls. The last death was in 2009. The rest of each day is for eating, drinking, dancing and cultural entertainment, including bull fights where the animals that run in the morning are slain in the bull ring by professional matadors each afternoon. The festival was made internationally famous by Ernest Hemingway's classic 1926 novel 'The Sun Also Rises' about American bohemians wasting away in Europe. ___ Wilson reported from Barcelona, Spain.
