February 2004
We need your help ! Join us in Pamplona, Spain this July to make the Running of the Bulls - a cruel spectacle in which terrified animals are sent racing through the streets before being slaughtered in bullrings - a tradition of the past by helping us maintain a new tradition : the Human Race !
The third annual Human Race takes place in July 2004. Each year, the number of protesters doubles, so we are expecting a huge turn-out this year ! In 2003, 150 activists gathered for a unique and eye-catching event. Some stripped naked, while others ran in shorts or fully clothed. They held signs reading, ’Stop the Bloody Bullfight’, and, ’Join the Human Race’, and ran the same course the bulls are forced to run. Greeted by cheers and whistles, the fun and light-hearted protest was a tremendous success, bringing a great deal of attention to a very serious issue : the hideous cruelty of bullfighting. We are hoping the Human Race will become so popular that it will eventually replace the cruel Running of the Bulls. This year, we need an even bigger showing of support from around the world, and this is where you come in. Be one of the 300-plus protesters on the streets of Pamplona this July !
We have coaches travelling to Pamplona from various parts of Europe and we’d like you to be on one of them. Coaches are picking up activists in Calais and Paris, France, and Stuttgart, Germany. Here’s the itinerary :
3 July 2004 : Two coaches leave from London, England in the late afternoon and make a brief stop in Calais, France to pick up other activists from Europe.
One coach leaves Stuttgart, Germany and stops in Paris, France to pick up additional activists.
4 July : Coaches arrive at a beautiful campground just outside Pamplona (with a lake nearby !), where PETA has reserved large cabins with bunk beds and outdoor spots to pitch tents. The only things you will need are a sleeping bag and a pillow. A vegan barbeque is planned for the afternoon, where you can meet other activists from all over Europe.
5 July : On your mark … get set … go ! The Human Race begins at 1 p.m. sharp. After the run, a celebration will be held in honour of everyone who participated in the Human Race and helped call attention to the suffering of the bulls. The coach to Paris and Stuttgart departs from Pamplona in the late afternoon and arrives on the morning of 6 July.
6 July : Coaches travelling to Calais and London depart in the late afternoon.
7 July : Coaches arrive in Calais mid-morning, and in London late morning.
The coaches and campground are expensive, so we are asking for a minimum of 40 Euros from each person to help cover the costs. This year, we will have sponsorship forms available so you can raise money from friends, co-workers and family members to help pay for the fee. Obviously, 40 Euros does not cover the cost of the entire trip (it costs us about 190 Euros per person), so any additional money you raise above 40 Euros would be greatly appreciated, though the most important thing is that you come !
We only have 100 available spaces on the coaches, so sign up now ! Please contact Fiona, the event coordinator, if you’d like to reserve a place. When contacting Fiona, please provide your e-mail address, postal address, phone number and which city you need to be picked up from (Calais, Paris or Stuttgart).
Fiona Pereira PETA Europe FionaP@petauk.org +44 (0)20 7357 9229, ext. 221
Frequently Asked Questions About the Human Race
How long is the Human Race ? Don’t worry ! It’s less than one km and only takes about 10 minutes - participants don’t even run - it’s more of a fast walk. Think of the fantastic tan you’ll get !
What do the locals think of the race ? The last two years, the locals loved it - many of the participants were Spanish themselves, and people laughed and cheered us along the way. Locals from Pamplona, two elderly men in particular, thanked us for being so brave. They said that the bullfights were disgusting and needed to stop and that we had the right idea.
Do I have to go naked ? Of course you don’t ! While many people choose to protest naked or in their knickers, going fully clothed is great, too - all we ask is that you wear all white clothing.
To see photos from last year’s Human Race, visit our Web site interro_liens_callback
Thank you, and we’ll see you in Pamplona in 2004 !
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