Pamplona Bull Run Map
Complete Running of the Bulls Route
Expert guide to the 875 meter encierro path from Santo Domingo to Plaza de Toros. Study the route, understand the dangers, and learn from experienced bull runners.
Critical Safety Information
Running with the bulls is extremely dangerous and potentially fatal. Always follow official safety guidelines and instructions from our comprehensive bull running safety guide.
Official Pamplona Bull Run Map
Navigate the complete 875 meter encierro path from Corralillo (START) to Plaza de Toros Bullring (END)
Interactive running of the bulls map - Study each section before participating
Duration
Typically 2-3 minutes from start to finish. Watch the official bull run broadcasts to see timing variations.
Distance
875 meters (approximately 0.54 miles) through historic Pamplona streets. Learn the complete bull run route.
Participation
Approximately 2,000 to 3,500 runners participate each day with varying levels of experience. Learn proper bull running technique for each section before participating.
Route Type
The Pamplona bull run route combines uphill sections, sharp turns, and narrow passages through historic streets
Detailed Encierro Route Guide
The 875 meter encierro path from Santo Domingo to Plaza de Toros presents unique challenges in each section. Our team of experienced runners have compiled detailed insights for every part of the running of the bulls route to help you understand the complete course.
Distance: 280 meters
Section 1: Santo Domingo
The first and most challenging uphill section of the encierro route. This 280 meter uphill stretch is where the bulls are at their freshest and fastest. The narrow street creates a funnel effect, making it extremely crowded and potentially dangerous. Experienced runners consider this a technically challenging section of the Pamplona bull run route.
Distance: 100 meters
Section 2: Plaza Consistorial (Town Hall Square)
A wider section offering more room to maneuver. After the intensity of Santo Domingo, the route opens up into Plaza Consistorial (Town Hall Square). This 100 meter stretch gives runners more space to position themselves and assess herd movement. The bulls typically maintain their grouping through this section, but nothing is ever certain on the Pamplona run route.
Distance: Short but critical
Section 3: Mercaderes and La Curva de Estafeta
This short but critical section features the most notorious turn on the entire 875 meter encierro path, known as La Curva (never call it "Dead Man's Corner"). This 90-degree right turn from Mercaderes onto Calle Estafeta is where bulls often slip and fall, creating unpredictable and extremely dangerous situations.
Distance: 311 meters
Section 4: Estafeta Street (Calle Estafeta)
The longest and most famous stretch of the running of the bulls route. The bulls typically regain their footing and continue at speed. This section is popular for first-time runners due to its relative predictability and relative straightness.
Distance: Final section
Section 5: Telefónica and the Callejón (Final Stretch)
The final section includes the Telefónica Curve (named after telephone wires that traditionally crisscrossed over this section) and the Callejón—the narrow passage leading into the bullring. This section narrows significantly, creating dangerous bottlenecks as runners rush to enter the arena. Bulls may be tired but remain extremely dangerous, especially if separated from the herd. This area has a history of pile-ups (montones).
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Understanding the Bull Run Spain Tradition
The running of the bulls in Pamplona is more than just a race—it's a centuries-old tradition that tests courage, strategy, and respect for the animals. The Pamplona bull run route winds through the historic old town, following streets that have witnessed this tradition since the 14th century.
Each morning during the San Fermín Festival, six fighting bulls and their accompanying steers run from the corrals to the Plaza de Toros bullring. Understanding the running of the bulls map is essential for anyone considering participation or spectating safely.
Our team at Encierro has run this route hundreds of times collectively. We provide the most comprehensive bull running guidance available, combining firsthand experience with deep knowledge of bull running strategy for each section of the course.
Planning Your Bull Running Experience?
Before stepping onto the bull run route, we strongly recommend learning how to run with the bulls from our comprehensive safety guide. Understanding the route is just the first step—knowing proper technique, safety protocols, and bull running strategy can make the difference between a thrilling experience and a dangerous situation.
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