Mario del Monte Wins XXVI San Sebastián de los Reyes Bull Run Photography Contest

'Pegado a los talones' by local resident Mario del Monte takes first prize among 137 submitted images.

Close-up of a bull's horn with a camera lens reflection, in the context of a running of the bulls.
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Close-up of a bull's horn with a camera lens reflection, in the context of a running of the bulls.

Photographer Mario del Monte, a resident of San Sebastián de los Reyes, has been awarded first prize in the 26th edition of the Bull Run Photography Contest, organized by the Cultural Association El Encierro.

The photograph titled 'Pegado a los talones' by Mario del Monte received the highest award in the competition, which featured a total of 137 images from 33 photographers. The second prize went to Miguel González from Mejorada del Campo (Madrid) for his work 'Cada uno por su carril'.
The award ceremony will take place in mid-January 2027, as part of the festivities for the patron saint, San Sebastián Mártir. Prior to this, an exhibition of the submitted works will be open to the public from November 3rd to 20th in the lobby of the Marcos Ana municipal library.
As is tradition, the 2027 bull run calendar will be published at the end of the year, an initiative sponsored by the City Council.
Based on information from the official source: La Plaza de Sanse — Ayuntamiento de San Sebastián de los Reyes (28/09/2026)