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IN PHOTOS | Adrenaline, bulls, and close calls: Spain's San Fermín 2026 kicks off

Updated On: 08 July, 2026 02:45 PM IST | Poorva Gaikwad

Pamplona, Spain, came alive as the San Fermín Festival 2026 began with the legendary Running of the Bulls. From adrenaline-filled encierros (running of the bulls) through the old town's narrow streets to vibrant celebrations inside the bullring, these striking photos capture the spirit of the world-famous festival. PICS/AFP

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A heifer jumps over runners during the San Fermin bull run in Pamplona, Spain, on Wednesday. (PIC/AFP)
A heifer jumps over runners during the San Fermin bull run in Pamplona, Spain, on Wednesday. (PIC/AFP)
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The San Fermin Festival returned to the streets of Pamplona, Spain, with thousands taking part in the annual running of the bulls on Wednesday

The San Fermin Festival returned to the streets of Pamplona, Spain, with thousands taking part in the annual running of the bulls on Wednesday

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Participants sprint alongside Cebada Gago bulls as they enter the bullring during the second running of the bulls in Pamplona

Participants sprint alongside Cebada Gago bulls as they enter the bullring during the second running of the bulls in Pamplona

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Runners stay shoulder-to-shoulder with the Cebada Gago bulls during the second running of the bulls in Pamplona

Runners stay shoulder-to-shoulder with the Cebada Gago bulls during the second running of the bulls in Pamplona

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The morning's adrenaline rush gives way to another challenge as a young cow charges at participants inside the bullring

The morning's adrenaline rush gives way to another challenge as a young cow charges at participants inside the bullring

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The high-risk spectacle takes a dramatic turn as runners fall in the path of the charging bulls

The high-risk spectacle takes a dramatic turn as runners fall in the path of the charging bulls

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The thrilling run concludes as participants race ahead of the Fuente Ymbro bulls through Pamplona's historic streets.

The thrilling run concludes as participants race ahead of the Fuente Ymbro bulls through Pamplona's historic streets.

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