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Runner’s Guide

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
Aerial view of runners and bulls on Estafeta Street during the San Fermín encierro in Pamplona
Route & Strategy, Runner's Guide, Safety & Risk, The Encierro

What to Do If You Fall in the Running of the Bulls Depends on One Thing: How Close the Bulls Are

What to do if you fall in the running of the bulls depends on how close the bulls are. Encierro founder Dennis Clancey explains it
Baroque facade of Pamplona's town hall on the Plaza Consistorial, site of the txupinazo balcony
Route & Strategy, Runner's Guide, The Encierro

Where You Stand at 7:30 Decides Whether You Run at All. Most First-Timers Have Never Heard That.

The police enforce a 7:30 cutoff on the Pamplona run route. Here is where first-timers must stand and how the police line works.
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