Running with the Bulls

By Dan Paulden
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    originated

    Though the contemporary festival is largely symbolic, its original purpose, dating back to the 13th century

  • Spain bull running event

    The practice of bull running in Europe dates back at least to the 13th century. Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls is thought to have been an element of the Festival of San Fermín since its inception in 1591.

  • First Death

    Since the first death in 1922, 15 people have died at the Pamplona Running of the Bulls. Daniel Jimeno Romero, who died during the 2009 Pamplona Running of the Bulls after being gored, is the most recent person to die during the annual celebration