Sunday, March 22, 2026

Running of the Bulls in Hampton? Not quite

HAMPTON — The Downtown Hampton Development Partnership is taking a loose approach to the Running of the Bulls event held annually in different cities around the world.

The city development partnership is hosting the “Rolling of the Bulls” starting at 3 p.m. on July 14 in downtown Hampton.
The Rolling of the Bulls will feature participants running from Dominion Derby Girls on skates with whiffle ball bats, according to a news release from the Hampton Visitors Bureau.
The Dominion Derby Girls, based in Hampton Roads, are an all female flat track roller derby league.
Here is a similar event held in New Orleans.

The evening of festivities will also include a tomato fight and live music.
To learn more about the event, call 757-727-1271.

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