Dinwiddie, VA – Great Bull Run Holds First US Event, At Va. Track

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    Runners clear out in front of the bulls during The Great Bull Run event at the Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie, Va., on Saturday, Aug., 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Joe Mahoney)Dinwiddie, VA – A bull-running event inspired by the traditional Spanish spectacle is making its U.S. debut.

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    The Great Bull Run held its first of several events Saturday at a drag-racing strip in Virginia.

    Organizers said about 12,000 attended the event, including spectators, and that one minor injury occurred on the final run.

    The event is inspired by the annual running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Some have criticized the treatment of bulls in the runs. Wayne Pacelle of the Humane Society of the United States says he’s attending the Virginia event to ensure there’s no mistreatment.

    Organizers have said they’re partnering with ranches who supply the bulls and veterinarians to monitor their health.

    Later events are planned for Texas, Florida, California, Minnesota, Illinois and Pennsylvania.


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    Voice-of-Reason
    Voice-of-Reason
    10 years ago

    I’m more worried about the mistreatment of humans by the bulls. Please tell me waivers were signed.

    OyGevald
    OyGevald
    10 years ago

    PETA! Where is PETA?
    This is humane?
    Of course not.

    my4amos
    my4amos
    10 years ago

    I’ve been to the one in Pamplona, and it is fun! Virginia is not far from me and if they had it on a Sunday or during Chol Hamoed, who knows, I might be tempted. Kids would love it!

    10 years ago

    Right or wrong, America is not a forgotten Nation. I thought that the idea of running bulls in Pamplona was because after the Spanish Inquisition, Spain is essentially forgotten to change.