Pamplona Bullrun ("Encierro")

Bullrun Video "La Curva" Mercaderes & Estafeta Pamplona

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When is the bull run?

8 a.m. every morning July 7-14 in Pamplona´s Old Town.

What is the bull run?

The Encierro(bullrun) is the most well known tradition of the San Fermin festival. 12 bulls (6 tame and 6 wild toro bravo bulls) are released from holding corals and charge through the old city’s streets.

Who can run with the bulls?

Anyone older then 18 can run with the bulls in Pamplona. 

How long is the bull run?

825 metres & finishing in the Plaza de Toros. The entire run will last 2-3 minutes normally. 

How many people actually run with the bulls?

On any given day, between 2500 to 4500 people run with the bulls.

Over 1 million people attend the festival each year. 

How many bulls run?

15 in total. The first group consists of 6 tame steer and 6 wild bulls. A second group of 3 bulls is released 1-2 minutes after the first to collect any stray bulls. 

Can I take pictures while running with the bulls?

Absolutely NOT as it’s too dangerous.

Where do the bulls come from?

The wild black bulls are Miuras from Andalucia, the most famous breed of fighting bulls in Spain. Spain breeds the Miuras exclusively for bullfighting.

Why is there a bull run?

The tradition dates back to medieval times when bulls were herded through Pamplona’s streets to the local bullring.

Do I have to pay to run with the bulls?

No as it is free for anyone over 18 years of age.

Is the bull run dangerous?

Yes. You will be competing against 15 bulls weighing over 1 ton per beast & the other competitors also involved in the bullrun. The danger to runners are the

"other bull runners" as some trip up & fall to thje ground. Since 1924 there have been 15 recorded deaths. The last person killed during the bull run was 22-year old Daniel Jimeno Romero on July 10th 2009.

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