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October 4, 2026

Runners and bulls on Calle Estafeta in Pamplona, the street where Pena Muthiko Alaiak has its headquarters
Runner's Guide, Safety & Risk, The Encierro

Is Running with the Bulls Safe for Beginners? An Honest Answer from a Veteran Runner

Is running with the bulls safe for beginners? Encierro founder Dennis Clancey answers in his own words: who actually gets hurt, why crowds are more
A fighting bull running among runners dressed in white and red on the cobblestones of the Pamplona encierro, seen from above
Safety & Risk, The Encierro

How Dangerous Is the Running of the Bulls? The Records Can Only Say How Dangerous It Has Been

The public record of running of the bulls deaths and injuries in Pamplona, 2013 to 2026, with year-by-year counts, rates per run-start, the city's list