{"id":537,"date":"2019-07-30T18:00:31","date_gmt":"2019-07-30T23:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/?p=537"},"modified":"2019-07-30T19:32:30","modified_gmt":"2019-07-31T00:32:30","slug":"running-of-the-bulls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stuartonline.com\/?p=537","title":{"rendered":"Running Of The Bulls"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><em><b>\u00a0The Running Of The Bulls<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>On the morning of Saturday July 20th, \u00a0it was <strong>The\u00a0<\/strong><b><i>Pensacola Running of the Bulls<\/i><\/b>time that took place through the streets of downtown Pensacola, Florida. This event is modeled after the world famous <em><b>Festival of San Fermin<\/b><\/em>in Pamplona, Spain. Even though it was a cloudy overcast morning with rain in sight, the event drew a large turnout. As the runners took off, The Bulls were not far behind. Of course, the runners must make it through the harsh <em><b>The Gauntlet<\/b><\/em>at the end of their run.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NxD93ji7KmI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 data-ux=\"ContentHeading\" data-aid=\"CONTENT_HEADLINE2_RENDERED\" data-field-id=\"contentCards.headline\" data-field-route=\"\/card\/1\"><em><strong>Rules &amp; Safety<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>( from\u00a0https:\/\/pensabulls.com\/about)<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Run at Your Own Risk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Participants are not allowed to touch, push, kick, or otherwise physically engage the bulls. Bulls are only allowed to \u201cgore\u201d runners on the rear with their bats. Medical assistance is available for trips and falls.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Race-Day Attire<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The traditional attire for San Fermin consists of a white shirt paired with white pants or shorts, a red neckerchief, and red sash or belt. \u00a0Here, it is recommended that all participants wear traditional attire to help the bulls distinguish race participants from onlookers. Alternatively, they can wear any bullfighting or Spanish-themed costume that gets them in the spirit \u2013 Viva San Fermin!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sidewalk = Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The bulls are trained to avoid participants seeking safety on the sidewalks. The bulls have also been instructed not to strike a fallen runner on the pavement. Smart runners check their surroundings before standing up \u2013 colliding with a rolling bull is no fun!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6XWLBrO2slg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The event brings out both young and old runners that are dressed in white and red. The Bulls are on rollerblades as they chase the runners throughout the streets of downtown Pensacola. If you are ever in the Pensacola during this event you should definitely attend. Or better yet, get chased by the bulls.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190720_Running-Bulls_0005_\u00a9StuartSchaefer-768x432.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190720_Running-Bulls_0005_\u00a9StuartSchaefer-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190720_Running-Bulls_0005_\u00a9StuartSchaefer-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190720_Running-Bulls_0005_\u00a9StuartSchaefer-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190720_Running-Bulls_0005_\u00a9StuartSchaefer.jpg 1080w\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190720_Running-Bulls_0002_\u00a9StuartSchaefer-768x432.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190720_Running-Bulls_0002_\u00a9StuartSchaefer-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190720_Running-Bulls_0002_\u00a9StuartSchaefer-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190720_Running-Bulls_0002_\u00a9StuartSchaefer-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190720_Running-Bulls_0002_\u00a9StuartSchaefer.jpg 1080w\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190720_Running-Bulls_0004_\u00a9StuartSchaefer-768x432.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190720_Running-Bulls_0004_\u00a9StuartSchaefer-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190720_Running-Bulls_0004_\u00a9StuartSchaefer-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190720_Running-Bulls_0004_\u00a9StuartSchaefer-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/stuartonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190720_Running-Bulls_0004_\u00a9StuartSchaefer.jpg 1080w\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0The Running Of The Bulls On the morning of Saturday July 20th, \u00a0it was The\u00a0Pensacola Running of the Bullstime that took place through the streets of downtown Pensacola, Florida. 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