diff --git a/watch-faces/complication/endless_runner_face.c b/watch-faces/complication/endless_runner_face.c
index a3f7e371..a0dc85db 100644
--- a/watch-faces/complication/endless_runner_face.c
+++ b/watch-faces/complication/endless_runner_face.c
@@ -551,6 +551,9 @@ void endless_runner_face_activate(void *context) {
     ball_arr_seg = is_custom_lcd ? custom_ball_arr_seg : classic_ball_arr_seg;
     obstacle_arr_com = is_custom_lcd ? custom_obstacle_arr_com : classic_obstacle_arr_com;
     obstacle_arr_seg = is_custom_lcd ? custom_obstacle_arr_seg : classic_obstacle_arr_seg;
+    if (watch_sleep_animation_is_running()) {
+        watch_stop_blink();
+    }
 }
 
 bool endless_runner_face_loop(movement_event_t event, void *context) {
@@ -558,9 +561,6 @@ bool endless_runner_face_loop(movement_event_t event, void *context) {
     switch (event.event_type) {
         case EVENT_ACTIVATE:
             disable_tap_control(state);
-            if (watch_sleep_animation_is_running()) {
-                watch_stop_blink();
-            }
             check_and_reset_hi_score(state);
             display_title(state);
             break;