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
Aste Nagusia Bilbao Wasn’t Handed Down. A City Contest Invented It in 1978.
La Hora del Vermut Isn’t a Madrid Tradition. The World’s Best Version Is Made Outside Pamplona.
Vuelta del Castillo: The Pamplona Park That Was Illegal to Build On for Four Centuries
Fuente Ymbro Isn’t Just Another Name on the Encierro Schedule. It Has One of Pamplona’s Cleanest Safety Records.
San Fermín Wasn’t Martyred in July, and He May Never Have Existed
Pamplona’s Oldest Peña Isn’t as Old as the History Books Say
Carajillo Isn’t a Sobremesa Drink. In Pamplona, It’s Also Breakfast.
Pamplona Airport: Why It Almost Certainly Isn’t Your Way Into San Fermín
Encierro News Roundup: Week of July 1, 2026
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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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