diff --git a/Sources/tart/Commands/Run.swift b/Sources/tart/Commands/Run.swift
index e0f2fb9d..390aa3f9 100644
--- a/Sources/tart/Commands/Run.swift
+++ b/Sources/tart/Commands/Run.swift
@@ -312,7 +312,8 @@ struct Run: AsyncParsableCommand {
 
     let useVNCWithoutGraphics = (vnc || vncExperimental) && !graphics
     if noGraphics || useVNCWithoutGraphics {
-      dispatchMain()
+      // enter the main even loop and just wait for the VM to exit
+      NSApplication.shared.run()
     } else {
       runUI(suspendable, captureSystemKeys)
     }