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Running of the Bulls Blog

Expert insights on the encierro route, bull behavior, San Fermín culture, and Pamplona strategy from active bull runners who run every morning of Fiesta.

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Route & Strategy

Section-by-section breakdowns of the 875-meter course

Updated for 2026

Current bull ranch analysis and San Fermín preparation

Route & Strategy
Route & Strategy

Wet Conditions: How Rain Changes Everything About the Encierro

Trusted Bull RunnerMarch 17, 20268 min read
Route & Strategy

How Fast Is the Encierro? Timing the Run Section by Section

Trusted Bull RunnerMarch 17, 202611 min read
Route & Strategy

The Pastores: Pamplona’s Unsung Heroes of the Encierro

Trusted Bull RunnerMarch 17, 20269 min read
Route & Strategy
Route & Strategy

Night vs. Morning: How the Route Transforms Before the Encierro

Trusted Bull RunnerMarch 16, 202610 min read
History of the Bulls

The Cabestros: The Steers That Guide the Bulls Through Pamplona

Trusted Bull RunnerMarch 16, 20265 min read
History of the Bulls

The Suelto: When a Bull Separates from the Herd

Trusted Bull RunnerMarch 16, 20266 min read
History of the Bulls

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