Official Rules for Running with the Bulls at the San Fermin Festival, Pamplona

Runnings of the Bulls, Pamplona: Official Rules

These are adapted from the official rules issued by the town council, with a few extra notes (I've also removed some rules intended for local residents only).

1. Under 18s may not run or enter the course.

2. Do not climb on or over the fences.

3. Do not hide in corners, dead ends or doorways on the route before the release of the bulls (of course, if you need to take refuge in such places during the run, that is OK)

4. Those who are drunk, drugged or otherwise perceived to be a danger to others, will not be allowed to run. (You will be removed and kept away from the course during the bull run, which means you may miss it all!)

5. Do not carry anything while running.

6. Participants must be dressed appropriately. This includes traditional San Fermin costumes and appropriate footwear.

7. Do not distract, grab onto, harrass or mistreat the animals.

8. Do not take photos from within the course.

9. Follow all instructions from the authorities (this point may be a little difficult if you don't speak Spanish - just follow the others.

10. All participants should congregate on the Cuesta de Santo Domingo, between the military hospital and the plaza. There is a doorway in the Plaza del Mercado which will be closed at 7.30am.

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