October 5, 2026
How Long Is the Running of the Bulls? It’s Funny That You Ask
How long is the running of the bulls? The city of Pamplona says 848.6 meters, one wheel measurement says 875, and a runner who paced it got 838.…
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Category: History of the Bulls
Origins of the running of the bulls, evolution from medieval cattle transport to modern tradition, famous runs through history, and how Hemingway changed everything.
March 17, 2026
What Happens When a Bull Stops on the Route
A bull that is running with the herd is one thing. A bull that is alone on the route is something entirely different. When a bull separates from…
March 16, 2026
The Cabestros: The Steers That Guide the Bulls Through Pamplona
Every morning during San Fermin, six toros bravos sprint through the streets of Pamplona. They are not alone. Running alongside them are the cabestros: steers that have been…
March 16, 2026
The Suelto: When a Bull Separates from the Herd
The most unpredictable moment in the encierro is not the start. It is not the turn at La Curva de Estafeta. It is the moment a bull separates…
March 16, 2026
How the Herd Moves: Understanding Bull Behavior During the Encierro
Bulls in the encierro are herd animals. They run together because they have spent their lives together, raised on the same ranch, and they follow their instincts to…
February 11, 2026
Pamplona Bull Ranches Selected for San Fermín 2026: Insights from Bull Runners Who Know Them
The Casa de Misericordia has officially announced the eight bull breeding ranches (ganaderías) contracted for San Fermín 2026. For anyone planning to run or spectate at the Running…