diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index 80f529d..8875023 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ jobs:
 
       - uses: actions/setup-go@v6
         with:
-          go-version: '1.21'
+          go-version: '1.26'
 
       - name: Generate distribution tarball
         run: |