diff --git a/.github/workflows/test_and_docs.yml b/.github/workflows/test_and_docs.yml
index c52438950..371ab3e72 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/test_and_docs.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/test_and_docs.yml
@@ -27,6 +27,8 @@ on:
       - main
   merge_group:
     types: [checks_requested]
+  release:
+    types: [created]
 
 jobs:
   docs-verify: