And they are off to the races.<br/> <br />Dare-devils dash for their lives during the annual running of the bulls in the Spanish town of Pamplona.<br/> <br />They skitter down the village's cobblestone streets, trying desperately to avoid the half-tonne animals.<br/> <br />Five runners were injured Saturday including one man was dragged for several metres.<br/> <br />It marked the first day of bull runs; they will continue until the festival of San Fermin ends on July 14.<br/> <br />Every year, over 200 runners are hurt in the event.<br/> <br />Andrew Raven, Reuters