diff --git a/tests/bench/runner_common.py b/tests/bench/runner_common.py
index b1072025..cbd64cd6 100644
--- a/tests/bench/runner_common.py
+++ b/tests/bench/runner_common.py
@@ -271,6 +271,7 @@ class RunnerMixin:
             environment="local",
             workspace_id=workspace_id,
             base_url=honcho_url,
+            timeout=300.0,
         )
 
     async def flush_deriver_queue(self) -> None: