diff --git a/run_release.py b/run_release.py
index 24de15a6..733fc861 100755
--- a/run_release.py
+++ b/run_release.py
@@ -1001,6 +1001,8 @@ def start_windows_build(db: ReleaseShelf) -> None:
     print("Click:\t'Next: Resources'")
     print("Click:\t'Run'")
     print()
+    print("On the run summary page, select '...' > 'Retain' to preserve the run.")
+    print()
 
     if not ask_question("Have you started the Windows build?"):
         raise ReleaseException("Windows build must be started")