You are expected to outrun a scared and angry 1,200-pound bull. Have an escape plan. A quick dive under the rail will skin your knees, but you may escape serious injury. Theft is rampant. Remember that the run is one-way.
Disastrous consequences can happen if a bull gets turned around and doubles back.
Get past the one sharp curve. Bulls often slip on the cobble stones and panic. Keep your head on a swivel, looking behind you for the bulls coming up fast on your heels and forward to make sure some drunk hasn't fallen in your path. If you get knocked down, cover your head and stay down. Tempt fate and wear the traditional red kerchief.