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The Encierro

Bull Breeds & Ganaderías

The Toro Bravo’s Most Dangerous Blind Spot Isn’t Behind It. It’s Directly in Front of Its Own Nose.

About Encierro, Runner Stories

The First Rocket Went Off and Half the Street Started Running. I Knew the Bulls Were Still on Santo Domingo.

Bull Breeds & Ganaderías

Cebada Gago Has Gored More Pamplona Runners Than Any Other Ranch. Its Bloodline Is Younger Than the Legend.

The history of Ganaderia Cebada Gago: a Cadiz bloodline rebuilt in 1960 that has gored more Pamplona runners than any other San Fermin ranch.

Bull Breeds & Ganaderías

Núñez del Cuvillo Carries Spain’s Most Famous Breeding Surname, and None of Its Blood

The history of Ganadería Núñez del Cuvillo: a famous Núñez name on a Domecq herd, 12 Pamplona runs since 1995, and the son now running

Bull Breeds & Ganaderías

Alcurrucén Is Still Called a Pamplona “Regular.” It Hasn’t Run There Since 2013.

Bull Breeds & Ganaderías

Fuente Ymbro Isn’t Just Another Name on the Encierro Schedule. It Has One of Pamplona’s Cleanest Safety Records.

Route & Strategy, Runner's Guide, Safety & Risk, The Encierro

Why Standing on the Run Route Is More Dangerous Than Running

Most people think standing on the side of Pamplona's encierro route is the safer option. Active bull runner Dennis Clancey explains why it's actually more

History of the Bulls, Route & Strategy, The Encierro

What Happens When a Bull Stops on the Route

Route & Strategy, The Encierro

Elevation Changes Along the Encierro Route: A Runner’s Topographic Guide

History & Culture, Route & Strategy, The Encierro