diff --git a/.github/scripts/matrix.py b/.github/scripts/matrix.py
index dd25c290..98d0bc97 100644
--- a/.github/scripts/matrix.py
+++ b/.github/scripts/matrix.py
@@ -254,6 +254,7 @@ def generate_test_config(test: str) -> Dict[str, Union[str, int]]:
             arch=Arch.X86_64,
             run_veristat=True,
             parallel_tests=True,
+            build_release=True,
         ),
         BuildConfig(
             arch=Arch.X86_64,