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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Every post authored by active encierro participants
Route & Strategy
Section-by-section breakdowns of the 875-meter course
Updated for 2027
Current bull ranch analysis and San Fermín preparation
San Fermín Is Not Navarra’s Only Patron Saint, and He Nearly Lost the Job
Why San Sebastián Is the Pintxo Capital and Pamplona Never Tried to Be
Pamplona Stayed Inside Its Walls Until 1915, and That Made the City You See Today
Núñez del Cuvillo Carries Spain’s Most Famous Breeding Surname, and None of Its Blood
Ochagavía Looks Untouched by Time. In 1794 the French Burned It to the Ground.
Hollywood’s Most Famous “Pamplona” Scenes Were Not Filmed in Pamplona
Peña Anaitasuna Began as a Footballers’ Side Project. It Ended Up Redefining the Club That Created It.
The Puente de la Magdalena Looks Untouched Since the Middle Ages. Pamplona Chose That Look in 1963.
Navarra Fits Alpine Peaks and a Real Desert Into a Hundred Kilometres
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Deep-dive articles written by the bull runners who run every morning of San Fermín.
Route & Strategy
Section-by-section breakdowns of the 875-meter encierro route from Santo Domingo to the Plaza de Toros.
The Encierro
Understanding bull behavior, the rocket system, herd dynamics, and what happens on the Pamplona bull run each morning.
History & Culture
The traditions, evolution, and cultural significance of San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona.
History of the Bulls
The ganaderías (bull ranches), cabestros, and the animals that define each morning of the encierro.
About Encierro
Who we are, why we exist, and what drives Pamplona’s most dedicated team of bull runners.
Runner Stories
First-hand accounts from the streets of Pamplona — what it’s like to run with the bulls during San Fermín.
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