- annual Running of the Bulls in Pamploma
The annual "Running of the Bulls" in Pamplona, Spain, is one of the most intense, dangerous public events we've seen, as members of the public charge down the streets as fighting bulls are released onto the town's cobbled streets.
The revellers run down the streets, looking to get close to the bulls without being gored by them, on a route that finishes in the town's bull ring.
The event sees thousands of people line the streets and take to the balconies of their houses as the charge takes place. Side streets are barricaded off and shepherds are situated in key junctions to prevent the bulls from turning back.
The event, which marks the seven-day festival of Sanfermines, is markedly different to the usual bullfight events held in Spain. Bullfighters are professionals. During the Running of the Bulls, anyone over the age of 18 can take part.
As you'll see from the pictures, it's a dangerous affair. Twp British revellers were gored during this year's event, one in the right leg, the other in the left, when caught by one of the 500kg+ fighting bulls.
The bulls routinely throw runners up into the air using their horns, while it's also commonplace to see runners pinned up against walls or trampled by the stampede.
Check out the best of the pictures from this year's festival in our amazing gallery below.
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