So you cannot afford a ticket to jet off to Pamplona to run with the bulls this year? No problem because this weekend in the city the bulls are coming for you.
Literally, our local Grand Raggidy Roller Derby team will be acting as the bulls as they race through the streets armed with foam bats playing whack-a-mole as you attempt to race from bar to bar in this updated, and far less deadly, version of Spain’s El Encierro (The Running of the Bulls).
Our local roller derby teammates once again are inviting folks to attend in their free-to-participate downtown Grand Rapids pub-crawl that has a bit of cardio and fear tossed in just for fun on Sunday.
This year, the activities are taking place along the Ionia strip of bars that include HopCat, Stella's Lounge, Grand Rapids Brewing Company, and The Waldron Public House
As an added bonus, those who pay for the upgrade while registering for this free event will receive a colorful headband that enables the runners - who are encouraged to play up their 1980s theme this year - to enjoy great discounts and specials at each of the four locations.
There are even prizes for the most creative bull and most creative runner/runner group costumes.
Runners can register starting at 11am at Hopcat or go online to save your spot. The bulls will be released at 12 p.m. turning Ionia into a sea of pure bull chaos until 3 p.m.
If you have been wanting to try this event out, you won’t find a better time than this Sunday to hit the streets and test your speed against our mighty bulls.
Admission: Free
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