diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index dce293cf7..637113357 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -37,6 +37,8 @@ func main() {
 }
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+Please run your example with the race detector enabled. For example, `go run -race main.go` or `go test -race`.
+
 **Expected behavior**
 A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.