diff --git a/.github/workflows/release-python.yml b/.github/workflows/release-python.yml
index dee1680ee..55f669997 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release-python.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release-python.yml
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ env:
   SILK_ASSET_GROUP: django-mongodb-backend-main
   EVERGREEN_PROJECT: django-mongodb-backend
   # Constant
-  DRY_RUN: ${{ inputs.dry_run == 'true' }}
+  DRY_RUN: ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && inputs.dry_run || 'true' }}
   FOLLOWING_VERSION: ${{ inputs.following_version || '' }}
   VERSION: ${{ inputs.version || '10.10.10.10' }}