diff --git a/llama_stack/distribution/server/server.py b/llama_stack/distribution/server/server.py
index 3bdeeef7c..dea56b1b2 100644
--- a/llama_stack/distribution/server/server.py
+++ b/llama_stack/distribution/server/server.py
@@ -226,6 +226,8 @@ class TracingMiddleware:
         self.app = app
 
     async def __call__(self, scope, receive, send):
+        if scope.get("type") == "lifespan":
+            return await self.app(scope, receive, send)
         path = scope.get("path", "")
         await start_trace(path, {"__location__": "server"})
         try: