We Are the Most Trusted Authority
in Bull Running
Since 2007. The only company in Pamplona comprised exclusively of active bull runners.
Meet Our Team
Each of our guides is an active bull runner who specializes in different sections of the Pamplona bull run route, providing section-specific expertise you won’t find anywhere else.
Since 2007, Dennis has run the encierro. Since 2008, he has specifically focused on the stretch from the top of Calle Santo Domingo to the start of Calle Estafeta. Media appearances include CNN, director of Chasing Red, and guest host for Esquire Network’s broadcasting of the Running of the Bulls.
Anthony was a member of the famed Pamplona Posse. He’s been a bull runner since 2015 and a bull run guide since 2017. He has run all sections of the route, but since 2022, Anthony has focused on running La Curva.
Brock is well known as the guy who jumps over vaquillas at the Suelta de Vaquillas in the Plaza de Toros. Incredibly athletic, Brock has displayed some impressive runs on Calle Estafeta.
Media Appearances
CNN - “Seeing Red”
Featured expert commentary on bull running safety and tradition. Dennis Clancey was featured as the guide/host for this documentary, a reboot of his documentary Chasing Red. Streaming on CNN and Max, part of Season 1 of The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper.
NETWORK
Esquire Network - “Running of the Bulls”
Dennis did daily in-depth interviews about encierro strategy and history.
.com
Hotels.com - “Extreme Booking 2”
Dennis was featured in Hotels.com’s Extreme Booking campaign for Pamplona.
MUNDO
El Mundo Newspaper
Newspaper article feature on the Running of the Bulls experience and Pamplona’s bull running community.
The Encierro Difference
Active Runners, Not Just Guides
Unlike other companies that hire local guides with limited running experience, our entire team actively participates in the encierro during the San Fermín Festival.
Section-Specific Expertise
Each of our guides specializes in different sections of the bull run route, providing detailed insights about specific challenges and strategies.
Year-Round Commitment
We maintain deep connections with the Pamplona community throughout the year, not just during the festival.
Industry Recognition
We’re the experts that tour companies consult for bull running knowledge. The go-to authority in Pamplona.
Our Approach
We believe that running with the bulls requires more than just physical preparation. It demands mental readiness, cultural understanding, and strategic knowledge.
Thorough Preparation
We spend as much time as needed to make sure everyone feels fully prepared. We never rush our bull running guidance. Every question deserves a detailed answer, and every runner deserves to step onto the route with confidence.
Honest Assessment
We provide unfiltered advice in response to questions. Our clients end up running the bull run route with us - we have a vested interest in ensuring those on the run route are well informed, because the decisions people make can affect other runners, our friends, and ourselves.
What Our Clients Say
“The expertise and knowledge provided by Encierro was invaluable. As a first-time runner, I felt prepared and confident thanks to their thorough guidance.”
“These guys are the real deal. Active runners who know every inch of the route. Their safety-focused approach gave me the confidence I needed.”
“I’ve attended other tours, but Encierro stands out. The difference between a guide who runs versus one who doesn’t is night and day.”
“Dennis and his team provided honest, detailed answers to every question. Their commitment to safety and authentic bull running instruction is unmatched.”
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