Eighteenth San Fermín Run Today, July 14th.
The eighth bull run of the 2026 San Fermín festival happened on Tuesday morning in Pamplona, Spain. Bulls from Badajoz ran through the city streets. Three people were injured during the event.
The San Fermín festival is a traditional event that involves running with bulls. This year, bulls from the Jandilla bullring were used in the eighth encierro. Runners faced fast and dangerous bulls. Fifty-seven people were injured during the entire festival. An 86-year-old British man was one of those injured, suffering injuries to his hand, elbow, and eyebrow.
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Highlights
Eighteenth San Fermín Encierro
The eighth bull run of 2026 took place on July 14th in Pamplona, Spain.
Bulls from Jandilla Ring
The bulls used in the run came from the Jandilla bullring in Badajoz.
Fast and Dangerous Run
The run was described as fast, clean, and dangerous.
Injuries During the Event
Three people were gored by the bulls and ten people were injured overall.
Multiple Injuries Reported
Over 70 people have been injured during the entire festival.
Perspectives
- The San Fermín festival involves runners and bulls in Pamplona, Spain.
- The encierros (bull runs) are a traditional and dangerous event.
- Bulls from the Jandilla bullring participated in the runs.
- People were injured during the bull runs.
The runs are dangerous and cause many injuries.
ZEIT Online, Der Standard, New
The runs are exciting and well-managed, with bulls avoiding injury.
El País