diff --git a/.github/workflows/build-image.yml b/.github/workflows/build-image.yml
index b04e78b589..c66ab9b5cb 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build-image.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build-image.yml
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ jobs:
         sudo apt-get install -y qemu-user-static
 
     - name: Build image
+      if: ${{ steps.release.outputs.release_created }}
       id: buildah-build
       uses: redhat-actions/buildah-build@v2
       with: