diff --git a/coremain/run.go b/coremain/run.go
index 6a8ff055ba3..1c7e475eecf 100644
--- a/coremain/run.go
+++ b/coremain/run.go
@@ -95,9 +95,6 @@ func Run() {
 		showVersion()
 	}
 
-	// Execute instantiation events
-	caddy.EmitEvent(caddy.InstanceStartupEvent, instance)
-
 	// Twiddle your thumbs
 	instance.Wait()
 }