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Route & Strategy

Runners trying to keep pace with the bulls during the encierro
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
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Revelers on balconies waiting for the bull run (encierro) to start.
History of the Bulls, Route & Strategy, The Encierro

What Happens When a Bull Stops on the Route

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Monument to the Encierro, with children hanging on it during the day, posing for pictures.
Route & Strategy, The Encierro

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

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Empty shot of Calle Estafeta - the longest stretch of the bull run route.
History & Culture, Route & Strategy, The Encierro

How the Encierro Route Connects to Pamplona’s Old City

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Runners run with the bulls through the streets, trying to keep pace as the bulls sprint through.
Route & Strategy, The Encierro

The Encierro Route at Walking Speed: A Detailed Photo Tour

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Bull run in progress - runners trying to keep pace, with two pastores behind ensuring the bull stays up with the rest of the herd.
Route & Strategy, The Encierro

Mapping Every Barrera Gap on the Encierro Route

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Runners run with the bulls through the streets, trying to keep pace as the bulls sprint through.
Route & Strategy, Runner's Guide, The Encierro

The Difference Between Running and Standing: Positioning Strategy for the Encierro

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Bull run in progress - runners trying to keep pace, with two pastores behind ensuring the bull stays up with the rest of the herd.
Route & Strategy, Runner's Guide, The Encierro

Reading the Crowd: How Experienced Mozos Navigate Human Density

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Empty shot of Calle Estafeta, the longest stretch of the bull run route
Route & Strategy, Runner's Guide, The Encierro

The Police and Encierro Route Security: What Runners Need to Know

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Runners run with the bulls through the streets, trying to keep pace as the bulls sprint through.
Route & Strategy, Runner's Guide, The Encierro

Wet Conditions: How Rain Changes Everything About the Encierro

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