Running of the Bulls at Seville Quarter

Description

The main event will be Saturday’s “Encierro” a safer reenactment of Pamplona’s Bull Run. This annual event, made famous by author Earnest Hemingway, has participants chased by angry horned bulls. The Seville Quarter Encierro features the Pensacola Roller Gurlz, as well as other ladies from roller-derby leagues as the “Bulls”.  At 9:00 AM, the first canon is fired and the runners will take to the approximately two-mile course. At the second canon the bulls will be released, wielding “waffle” bats, to chase down the participants. As is customary in Pamplona, runners are requested to wear all white with red kerchiefs or sashes.

Following the Running of the Bulls, the festival will continue at Seville Quarter with Latin themed entertainment; complimentary beverages (to registered participants) and food for purchase. Prizes will be awarded to the Best Group costumes, Best Horns (roller derby bulls), Best Senor, Best Senorita, most outlandish costume and the Viva Pamplona Spirit award.

There is no cost for spectators on Saturday’s Running of the Bulls. Runners (or walkers) may register prior to June 29 for $20.00. This will provide them with the St. Fermin Commemorative t-shirt as well as a wristband for complimentary beer and soft drinks. Between June 30 and July 14, the price will be $25 and on the morning of the event the cost will be $30. The first 400 registered participants will receive a St. Fermin bandana along with the 2017 commemorative t-shirt.
 
There are a few simple rules for those attending the Festival de San Fermin
1. Run At Your Own Risk! 
2. Do NOT Touch The Bulls. 
3. If You Go Down, Stay Down. 
4. Do NOT Stand Still.
5. Children Under Ten (or those that don’t want to be hit), Use The Sidewalk!

For more information, visit sevillequarter.com.