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

Why Standing on the Run Route Is More Dangerous Than Running

Dennis Clancey
June 21, 2026

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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