ST-2026-166 · Runtimes & developer platforms
Cloud Run adds Node.js 26 runtime in Preview
Cloud Run added support for the Node.js 26 runtime in Preview on 27 July 2026.
Cloud RunNode.js 26nodejs26runtimePreview
Previous state
Node.js 26 was not listed as an available Cloud Run runtime.
Current state
Node.js 26 is listed as a Cloud Run runtime in Preview.
Affected users
Who needs to care
Cloud Run source deployments and runtime-selection automation evaluating Node.js 26.
Required response
What to do
Use the `nodejs26` runtime only where Preview status is acceptable and keep deployment policies aligned with the runtime support schedule.
Evidence boundary
What the source does not prove
The release note establishes Preview availability only and does not establish General Availability or a deprecation schedule.
Lifecycle history
Dated event sequence
- Node.js 26 runtime entered Preview
Google Cloud added Node.js 26 to the Cloud Run runtime list in Preview.
Evidence ledger
First-party sources
- 01Google Cloud — Cloud Run release notes — Node.js 26 runtime Preview
Official Cloud Run release notes · 2026-07-27
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