The closing San Fermín 2026 bull run in Pamplona ended with two runners gored. Jandilla bulls delivered a fast, hazardous encierro. The event highlighted the risks and intensity of the festival’s final day.
The final bull run of San Fermín 2026 in Pamplona was marked by high tension and serious injuries, as two runners were gored during a rapid and hazardous encierro led by the Jandilla herd. The run, which lasted just two minutes and 25 seconds, saw the bulls display their notorious aggression, charging at participants from the very start of the route near Plaza Consistorial. Emergency teams responded quickly as the animals’ unpredictable movements created moments of real danger along the narrow streets.
This year’s closing encierro, traditionally reserved for the Miura breed, featured six Jandilla bulls of Domecq lineage: Adinerado (black, 600 kg), Zarabanda (red, 590 kg), Oyente and Chismoso (both black, 580 and 575 kg), Castigado (black mulatto, 656 kg), and Pañero (black with white markings, 555 kg). Each bull’s weight and temperament contributed to the intensity of the run, with several close calls as the animals used their horns to fend off runners attempting to keep pace.
Throughout the course, the Jandilla bulls repeatedly broke formation, creating unpredictable sprints and forcing runners to make split-second decisions. The most dangerous moments occurred as the herd surged past the Ayuntamiento, where several participants were knocked down or narrowly avoided being trampled. Medical teams treated multiple injuries on site, with two runners suffering horn wounds that required immediate attention. The atmosphere was tense, as the crowd witnessed some of the most perilous charges of the festival.
This year’s San Fermín has seen a series of fast and eventful encierros, with previous runs also resulting in injuries and hospitalizations. For example, a recent run with La Palmosilla bulls left ten people hurt and prompted police intervention over safety breaches, as detailed in this report on a previous weekend encierro. The cumulative toll of the festival underscores the enduring risks faced by both runners and emergency services during Pamplona’s most famous tradition.
San Fermín’s encierros are a central feature of Spanish summer festivities, drawing thousands of locals and tourists each year. The event’s structure—morning runs followed by afternoon bullfights—has remained largely unchanged for decades. Bulls from renowned herds like Jandilla and Miura are selected for their speed and temperament, with each run broadcast live across Spain. Despite ongoing debates about safety and animal welfare, the encierro continues to attract global attention, symbolizing both the excitement and the hazards of Pamplona’s annual celebration. The 2026 edition reaffirmed the unpredictable nature of the event, with this final run serving as a stark reminder of the risks involved for all participants.
