diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/build.yml b/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
index fb79ca8796..b58b5f57b5 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ jobs:
         run: pixi run ccache -s
 
       - name: Run C++ unit tests
-        run: pixi run test-release
+        run: pixi run ctest --test-dir build/release --output-on-failure --timeout 120
 
       - name: Install
         run: pixi run install-release