diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index b6aced7..583e3b3 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -9,5 +9,8 @@ script:
   - export GO111MODULE=on
   - make fmt
   - make lint
-  - make unit-race
+
+  # Extend unit test timeout with travis_wait
+  - travis_wait make unit-race
+
   - make unit-cover