diff --git a/coremain/run.go b/coremain/run.go
index de00d1c5f..69ecb6b59 100644
--- a/coremain/run.go
+++ b/coremain/run.go
@@ -98,6 +98,9 @@ func Run() {
 		showVersion()
 	}
 
+	// Execute instantiation events
+	caddy.EmitEvent(caddy.InstanceStartupEvent, instance)
+
 	// Twiddle your thumbs
 	instance.Wait()
 }